Nonplussation
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of nonplusation alt-of, alternative, uncommon, uncountable
"And now a spectacle presented itself which set the old professor’s wits altogether abroad, […] gazing blankly at the strangers, with features expressive of amazement, strong curiosity, and complete “nonplussation”[…]"
Example
More examples"And now a spectacle presented itself which set the old professor’s wits altogether abroad, […] gazing blankly at the strangers, with features expressive of amazement, strong curiosity, and complete “nonplussation”[…]"
Etymology
From nonplus + -ation.
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