perplex

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling puzzled or confused

  - "I was perplexed by the complex math problem."
  - "The new employee was perplexed by the company's policies."

• Verb

  To puzzle or confuse

  - "The riddle perplexed the children."
  - "The politician's evasive answers perplexed the journalists."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɚˈplɛks/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perplex
complex , flex , vex

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Variants

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perplex , perplexed , perplexes , perplexing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'perplexi,' meaning 'to entangle,' 'to enwrap,' 'to surround,' 'to perplex,' 'to puzzle,' or 'to confuse'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'perplex' appears in the King James Version of the Bible several times.

2. Perplex is a rare word, with only about 1,000 occurrences in English language publications each year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complexity: Perplex is related to the concept of complexity, as it often refers to a state of confusion or puzzlement that arises from dealing with complex situations or ideas.

2. Confusion: Perplex is also related to the concept of confusion, as it describes a state of being unsure or uncertain about something.

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Culture

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Perplex has been used in various forms of literature, music, and art to convey a sense of confusion or puzzlement. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the character Iago uses the word 'perplex' to describe Othello's state of mind.

How to Memorize "perplex"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a complex puzzle or maze that represents the feeling of being perplexed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perplex' with the feeling of being lost in a forest or a labyrinth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-E-R-P-L-E-X' to remember the meaning of the word: Puzzled, Enigma, Riddles, Perplexing, Labyrinth, Enigma, Xenophobia.

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