Where does “nonplussed” come from?
Nonplussed comes from Latin non plus, literally "not more," originally meaning to bring to a standstill or perplex by leaving no further options.
nonplussed (English): Bewildered; unsure how to respond or act;...
Definitions
- Bewildered; unsure how to respond or act;...
Ancestry of “nonplussed”, 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 |
Words derived from “nonplussed”