Ne Plus Ultra Definition
nē plŭs ŭltrə, nā plo͝os o͝olträ
noun
The ultimate; esp., the finest, best, most perfect, etc.
Webster's New World
The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the ultimate.
American Heritage
The most profound degree, as of a condition or quality.
American Heritage
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Noun
Singular:
ne plus ultra
Plural:
ne plus ultrasOrigin of Ne Plus Ultra
Latin nē plūs ultrā (go) no more beyond (this point) nē no plūs more ultrā beyond
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin nÄ“ (“not") plÅ«s (“more") ultrā (“beyond")
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