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nonplus
[ non-pluhs ]
/ nɒnˈplʌs /
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verb (used with object), non·plussed or non·plused,non·plus·sing or non·plus·ing.
to render utterly perplexed by something unexpected; puzzle completely.
Nonstandard. to cause to feel indifferent, calm, or unexcited: The food was good and all, but something about the place just nonplussed me.
noun
a state of utter perplexity: When the protagonist's wife suddenly disappears, he's at a nonplus and fights with two different feelings.
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Origin of nonplus
First recorded in 1575–85; (noun) from Latin nōn plūs literally, “not more, no further,” that is, a state in which nothing more can be done
usage note for nonplus
See nonplussed.
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nonplus
/ (nɒnˈplʌs) /
verb -plusses, -plussing or -plussed or US -pluses, -plusing or -plused
(tr) to put at a loss; confoundhe was nonplussed by the sudden announcement
noun plural -pluses
a state of utter perplexity prohibiting action or speech
Word Origin for nonplus
C16: from Latin nōn plūs no further (that is, nothing further can be said or done)
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