plus ultra

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Latin

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Emblems of Charles V of Spain in the Town Hall of Seville.

Etymology

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Literally, further beyond, a reversal of nōn plūs ultra (nothing further beyond), adopted as personal motto of Charles V following the discovery of the New World.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

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plūs ultra

  1. (Go) further beyond; (by extension) take risks.

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From Latin plūs ultra.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌplus ˈultɾa/ [ˌplus ˈul̪.t̪ɾa]
  • Syllabification: plus ul‧tra

Noun

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plus ultra m (uncountable)

  1. great beyond

Adverb

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plus ultra

  1. further beyond

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