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- [per-plek-si-tee]
- /pərˈplɛk sɪ ti/
- /pəˈplek.sɪ.ti/
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- [per-plek-si-tee]
- /pərˈplɛk sɪ ti/
Definitions of perplexity word
- noun plural perplexity the state of being perplexed; confusion; uncertainty. 1
- noun plural perplexity something that perplexes: a case plagued with perplexities. 1
- noun plural perplexity a tangled, involved, or confused condition or situation. 1
- noun perplexity confusion, bewilderment 1
- noun Technical meaning of perplexity The geometric mean of the number of words which may follow any given word for a certain lexicon and grammar. 1
- uncountable noun perplexity Perplexity is a feeling of being confused and frustrated because you do not understand something. 0
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Origin of perplexity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English perplexite < Old French < Late Latin perplexitās, equivalent to Latin perplex(us) (see perplexed) + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Perplexity
noun
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perplexity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
perplexity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perplexity
noun perplexity
- abstruseness — hard to understand; recondite; esoteric: abstruse theories.
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- amazement — Amazement is the feeling you have when something surprises you very much.
- arduousness — requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult: an arduous undertaking.
- ataxia — lack of muscular coordination
Antonyms for perplexity
noun perplexity
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- insouciance — the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- easygoingness — The quality of being easygoing.
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