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nonplus

Pronunciation: /nɒnˈplʌs/
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Definition of nonplus

verb (nonplusses, nonplussing, nonplussed)

[with object]
  • surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react:Diane was nonplussed by such an odd question

noun

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

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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