Meaning
further
- additional
In a sentence
Abbiamo bisogno di un ulteriore giorno.
We need one further day.
Hai qualche ulteriore domanda su questo tema?
Do you have any further questions on this topic?
Non ho ricevuto ulteriori messaggi oggi.
I haven't received any further messages today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ulteriore | masculine · singular |
| ulteriore | feminine · singular |
| ulteriori | masculine · plural |
| ulteriori | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal and common in writing than extra in many contexts: ulteriore ritardo sounds more neutral than ritardo extra.
- Usually comes before the noun: ulteriori informazioni, un'ulteriore prova. It agrees in gender and number.
- Don't use it for physical distance. For farther/further in space, use più lontano or successivo depending on meaning.