Ne Plus Ultra

Pronunciation: /niː plʌs ˈʌltrə/

Definitions of ne plus ultra

noun The highest point or pinnacle; the ultimate example or epitome of something

Example Sentences

A1 The ne plus ultra of my day is eating ice cream.

A2 For many children, Disneyland is the ne plus ultra of family vacations.

B1 She considers her new job to be the ne plus ultra of career achievements.

B2 The luxury yacht was the ne plus ultra of opulence and style.

C1 The artist's latest masterpiece is considered the ne plus ultra of modern art.

C2 The private island resort is often referred to as the ne plus ultra of luxury travel destinations.

Examples of ne plus ultra in a Sentence

formal The new luxury car model is considered the ne plus ultra of automotive engineering.

informal For him, that expensive watch is the ne plus ultra of style.

slang That new gaming console is the ne plus ultra of entertainment.

figurative To her, traveling to Paris was the ne plus ultra of her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of ne plus ultra

• plural: ne plus ultra
• comparative: more ne plus ultra
• superlative: most ne plus ultra
• present tense: is ne plus ultra
• future tense: will be ne plus ultra
• perfect tense: has been ne plus ultra
• continuous tense: is being ne plus ultra
• singular: ne plus ultra
• positive degree: ne plus ultra
• infinitive: to be ne plus ultra
• gerund: being ne plus ultra
• participle: ne plus ultraed

Origin and Evolution of ne plus ultra

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'ne plus ultra' originated from Latin, meaning 'nothing further beyond'. It was used to signify the ultimate or highest point that can be reached.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ne plus ultra' has come to represent the pinnacle or peak of something, often used to describe something as the best or most extreme example of its kind.