Looking for the meaning of the word NONPLUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NONPLUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nonplus
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Latin non plus ‘not more’. The noun originally meant ‘a state in which no more can be said or done’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nɒnˈplʌs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react
Short Definition:surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react
Examples:- Diane was nonplussed by such an odd question
Word: Nonplus
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nɒnˈplʌs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a state of being very surprised and confused
Short Definition:state of being very surprised and confused
Examples:- reduced to a perfect nonplus, he rose from his chair
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