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Definition of ne plus ultra in English: ne plus ultranoun ˌneɪ plʊs ˈʊltrɑː the ne plus ultraThe perfect or most extreme example of its kind; the ultimate. he became the ne plus ultra of bebop trombonists Synonyms the last word, the ultimate example, the best example, the perfect example, the ultimate, the height, the acme, the zenith, the culmination, the epitome, the quintessence, perfection, the nonesuch French le dernier cri
Origin Latin, literally 'not further beyond', the supposed inscription on the Pillars of Hercules prohibiting passage by ships. Definition of ne plus ultra in US English: ne plus ultranoun The perfect or most extreme example of its kind; the ultimate. he became the ne plus ultra of bebop trombonists Synonyms the last word, the ultimate example, the best example, the perfect example, the ultimate, the height, the acme, the zenith, the culmination, the epitome, the quintessence, perfection, the nonesuch
Origin Latin, literally ‘not further beyond’, the supposed inscription on the Pillars of Hercules prohibiting passage by ships. |