Where does “nonplusment” come from?
nonplusment (English) comes from English nonplus, from Latin non plus — no more, no further.
nonplusment (English): The condition of being nonplussed
Definitions
- The condition of being nonplussed
Ancestry of “nonplusment”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | nonplus | A state of perplexity or bewilderment; to perplex... |
| 2 | Latin | non plus | no more, no further |