plus ultra

Latin

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

Etymology

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

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /pluːs ˈul.traː/, [pɫ̪uːs̠ ˈʊɫ̪t̪räː]
  • (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /plus ˈul.tra/, [plus ˈul̪t̪rä]

Phrase

plūs ultra

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

Further reading

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