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   nonplus

   /nɒnˈplʌs/

   verb

   • 1. surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react: "Diane was nonplussed by such an odd question"

   noun

   • 1. a state of being very surprised and confused: "reduced to a perfect nonplus, he rose from his chair"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin non plus ‘not more’. The noun originally meant ‘a state in which no more can be said or done’.

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   May 8, 2023 · The meaning of NONPLUS is a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary. How to use nonplus in a sentence. Don't Let Nonplus Perplex You Synonym Discussion of Nonplus.

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   Nonplus definition: to render utterly perplexed by something unexpected; puzzle completely. See examples of NONPLUS used in a sentence.

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   To nonplus is to baffle or confuse someone to the point that they have nothing to say. Something weird and mysterious can nonplus you, like a play that is performed entirely by chickens.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNONPLUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Nonplus is a noun meaning a state of utter perplexity, or a verb meaning to put at a loss or confound. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › nonplusNonplus - definition of nonplus by The Free Dictionary

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   Nonplus means to bewilder or confound someone, or a state of being bewildered. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage problems of this word from various dictionaries and sources.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › nonplusNonplus Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Nonplus is a verb meaning to bewilder or confuse someone. It comes from Latin nōn plūs, meaning "no more, no further". See synonyms, antonyms, and examples of nonplus in sentences.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › nonplus_nnonplus, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word nonplus, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.