ne plus ultra

ne plus ul·tra  (n pls ltr, n pls lträ)

n.

1. The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the ultimate.

2. The most profound degree, as of a condition or quality.

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[Latin n pls ultr, (go) no more beyond (this point) : n, no + pls, more + ultr, beyond.]

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ne plus ultra Latin [ˈneɪ ˈplʊs ˈʊltrɑː]

n

the extreme or perfect point or state

[literally: not more beyond (that is, go no further), allegedly a warning to sailors inscribed on the Pillars of Hercules at Gibraltar]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ne plus ultra - the state of being without a flaw or defect flawlessness, perfection state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state" dream - someone or something wonderful; "this dessert is a dream" refinement, polish, finish, cultivation, culture - a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad fare-thee-well - state of perfection; the utmost degree; "they polished the furniture to a fare-thee-well" intactness - the state of being unimpaired

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ne plus ultra (Latin)

noun ultimate, extreme, perfection, the last word, culmination, acme, uttermost point The new building is the ne plus ultra of theatrical design.