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Ne plus ultra   Listen
noun
Ne plus ultra  n.  
1.
The uttermost point to which one can go or attain; hence, the summit of achievement; the highest point or degree; the acme.
2.
A prohibition against proceeding further; an insuperable obstacle or limiting condition. (Obs. or R.)





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"Ne plus ultra" Quotes from Famous Books



... heaven." The Yankees he considered (to use his expression) as "actilly the class-leaders in knowledge among all the Americans," and boasted that they have not only "gone ahead of all others," but had lately arrived at that most enviable NE PLUS ULTRA point, "goin' ahead of themselves." In short, he entertained no doubt that Slickville was the finest place in the greatest nation in the world, and the Slick family the ...
— The Clockmaker • Thomas Chandler Haliburton
... you are happy, Julia," quietly observed Mary Warren, as the two girls took their seats side by side in Mrs. Monson's chariot. "The surprise to me is, that you forgot to purchase this ne plus ultra of elegance ...
— Autobiography of a Pocket-Hankerchief • James Fenimore Cooper


Words linked to "Ne plus ultra" :   imperfect, culture, flawlessness, polish, intactness, finish, perfect, state, imperfection, cultivation, fare-thee-well, perfection, dream


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