ne plus ultra

English - Turkish

Definition of ne plus ultra in English Turkish dictionary: (Latin) mükemmeliyet; (Latin) daha ilerisi olmaz; (Latin) üstünlükte son nokta; (Latin) son derecesi; (Latin) kusursuzluk; daha ötesi yok

English - English

Definition of ne plus ultra in English English dictionary: the highest possible state, degree, or condition of quality; nothing better; the highest, ultimate point of achievement which can be reached; perfection
The slight that can be conveyed in a glance, in a gracious smile, in a wave of the hand, is often the ne plus ultra of art. – Julia Kavanagh.; The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the ultimate; The most profound degree, as of a condition or quality; A prohibition against proceeding further; an insuperable obstacle or limiting condition; (Latin) perfection, highest level of excellence; flawlessness, state or quality of being without an imperfection or defect; something that reaches superior standard of excellence; The uttermost point to which one can go or attain; hence, the summit of achievement; the highest point or degree; the acme

ne plus ultra

Hyphenation

ne plus ul·tra

ney plʌs ʌltrı

/ˈnā ˈpləs ˈəltrə/ /ˈneɪ ˈplʌs ˈʌltrə/

[ 'nA ] (adjective.) 1905. From Latin nē (“not”) plūs (“more”) ultrā (“beyond”)

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