Etymology

ne plus ultra

Today it means: The highest, ultimate point of achievement which can be reached; perfection. Full definition →

Latin nē plūs ultrā
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromnē plūs ultrā
  2. Latin · borrowed fromnē plūs ultrā
  3. English todayne plus ultra

Borrowed from Latin nē plūs ultrā.

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