Ne

Symbol, Chemistry.

neon.

NE

Nebraska (approved especially for use with zip code).

northeast.

northeastern.

Definition for ne (3 of 6)

ne-

variant of neo- especially before a vowel: neencephalon.

Definition for ne (4 of 6)

n.e.

northeast.

northeastern.

Definition for ne (5 of 6)

N.E.

naval engineer.

New England.

northeast.

northeastern.

Definition for ne (6 of 6)

ne plus ultra

[ nee pluhs uhl-truh, ney; Latin ne ploo s oo l-trah ]

/ ˈni ˌplʌs ˈʌl trə, ˈneɪ; Latin ˈnɛ ˌplʊs ˈʊl trɑ /

noun

the highest point; acme.

the most intense degree of a quality or state.

Origin of ne plus ultra

1690–1700; < New Latin, Latin nē plūs ultrā (may you) not (go) further beyond (this point)

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Examples from the Web for ne

That particular shop, sold to Bendel a decade ago or so before, had been the ne plus ultra of American bookstores.
The Bookstore That Bewitched Mick Jagger, John Lennon, and Greta Garbo|Felice Picano|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many of us occupy a world in which having your own hour on a cable channel is an all-consuming goal and the ne plus ultra.
Dylan Ratigan Unplugged: Ex-MSNBC Host Turns Hydroponic Entrepreneur|Daniel Gross|March 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Many of us remember and will ne'r forget the days from 1865 to 1875, ten eventful years in the history of our Southland.
The Roots of Southern Voter Intimidation|David Frum|February 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Having a bride end the show suggested that the wedding gown was the ne plus ultra.
The Power of the Wedding Dress|Robin Givhan|October 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Answers on a postcard, please, to Mary Schapiro, Chairman, SEC, 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549.
Can You Hear Goldman Laughing?|Tunku Varadarajan|July 16, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Il repartit que tous ceux qui avaient quelque chose perdre, ne l'entendaient pas de cette manire.
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain.|William H. Prescott
NE day, the cook went into the kitchen to make some gingerbread.
The Little Gingerbread Man|G. H. P.
"Ne crois pas que le mari lui ressemble," apologised Margaret.
Howards End|E. M. Forster
Amateur theatricals were much less common in those days than at present, and were held as the ne plus ultra of gaiety.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge
On ne sauroit mettre la main dans l'eau, qu'on ne renctre proye.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. III: Acadia, 1611-1616|Various

British Dictionary definitions for ne (1 of 6)

ne

the internet domain name for

Niger

British Dictionary definitions for ne (2 of 6)

Ne

the chemical symbol for

neon

British Dictionary definitions for ne (3 of 6)

NE

symbol for

northeast(ern)

abbreviation for

Nebraska

British Dictionary definitions for ne (4 of 6)

NE

N.E.

abbreviation for

New England

British Dictionary definitions for ne (5 of 6)

ne-

combining form

a variant of neo-, esp used before a vowelNearctic

British Dictionary definitions for ne (6 of 6)

ne plus ultra

/ Latin (ˈneɪ ˈplʊs ˈʊltrɑː) /

noun

the extreme or perfect point or state

Word Origin for ne plus ultra

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

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Medicine definitions for ne

Ne

The symbol for the elementneon

Science definitions for ne (1 of 2)

Ne

The symbol for neon.

Science definitions for ne (2 of 2)

neon

[ nē′ŏn′ ]

Ne

A rare colorless element in the noble gas group that occurs naturally in extremely small amounts in the atmosphere. It glows reddish orange when electricity passes through it, as in a tube in an electric neon light. Neon is also used for refrigeration. Atomic number 10; atomic weight 20.180; melting point -248.67°C; boiling point -245.95°C. See Periodic Table.

Ne

Symbol, Chemistry.

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