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ne plus ultra
ne plus ul·tra N0062600 (nē′ plŭs ŭl′trə, nā′ plo͝os o͝ol′trä)n.1. The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the ultimate.2. The most profound degree, as of a condition or quality.
[Latin nē plūs ultrā, (go) no more beyond (this point) : nē, no + plūs, more + ultrā, beyond.]ne plus ultra (ˈneɪ ˈplʊs ˈʊltrɑː) nthe extreme or perfect point or state[literally: not more beyond (that is, go no further), allegedly a warning to sailors inscribed on the Pillars of Hercules at Gibraltar]ne plus ul•tra (ˈni ˌplʌs ˈʌl trə, ˈneɪ)
n. 1. the highest point or stage; acme. 2. the most intense degree of a quality or state. [1690–1700; < New Latin, Latin nē plūs ultrā (may you) not (go) further beyond (this point)] ne plus ultraA Latin phrase meaning no more beyond, used to mean the most perfect example of something.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  ne plus ultra - the state of being without a flaw or defectflawlessness, perfectionstate - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"dream - someone or something wonderful; "this dessert is a dream"refinement, polish, finish, cultivation, culture - a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conradfare-thee-well - state of perfection; the utmost degree; "they polished the furniture to a fare-thee-well"intactness - the state of being unimpaired |
ne plus ultra (Latin)noun ultimate, extreme, perfection, the last word, culmination, acme, uttermost point The new building is the ne plus ultra of theatrical design.ne plus ultra
ne plus ultraThe peak or highest point (of something). The film is often considered the ne plus ultra of the director's oeuvre. To this day, her administration is considered the ne plus ultra of political scandal.See also: Ne, plusne plus ultraUltimate perfection, the highest point to which something can be brought. The words are Latin for “nothing further” and allegedly quoted an inscription on the Pillars of Hercules, in the Strait of Gibraltar, meant to prevent ships from going any farther. The term was taken over into English in the 1600s and with overuse became a cliché. For example, “In the fascination of young Russians for Western things, jeans are the ne plus ultra of the modish. . . .” (Collin Thubron, Among the Russians, 1983).See also: Ne, plusne plus ultraThe highest point of excellence, acme. Loosely translated from the Latin for “there is no reason to go further,” the phrase is a synonym of “zenith.” A new car with all the most modern features that any buyer could wish for (or so the manufacturer claims) might be touted as the ne plus ultra of automobiles. Legend has it that “ne plus ultra”—in its literal sense—was inscribed on Gibraltar's Pillars of Hercules as a warning to mariners not to venture, depending on the direction in which they were sailing, into the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea.See also: Ne, plusne plus ultra
Related to ne plus ultra: sine qua nonSynonyms for ne plus ultranoun ultimateSynonyms- ultimate
- extreme
- perfection
- the last word
- culmination
- acme
- uttermost point
Synonyms for ne plus ultranoun the state of being without a flaw or defectSynonymsRelated Words- state
- dream
- refinement
- polish
- finish
- cultivation
- culture
- fare-thee-well
- intactness
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