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For example, “ultra violent” is a perfectly good English phrase, but *“ultra violence” is not.
I'm afraid that that's one you've probably lost - it's been in English usage for almost half a century, since its use in Anthony Burgess' novel "A Clockwork Orange" and the subsequent film. I'd be surprised if the usage isn't in the full OED by now, despite its flaws.


Marcus L. Rowland
Forgotten Futures, The Scientific Romance Role Playing Game