stupefaction

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of shock or amazement, often to the point of being unable to think or act.

  - "After seeing the accident, the crowd was in a state of stupefaction."
  - "The discovery of gold led to a stupefaction of disbelief."

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Rhymes

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intuition , adulation , frustration , collusion

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Variants

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stupefaction , stupefactions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'stupefactus', meaning 'numbed' or 'benumbed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stupefaction' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. Stupefaction is also used in medical contexts to describe the loss of consciousness or responsiveness due to injury or illness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Astonishment: A strong feeling of surprise or wonder. Stupefaction is a more intense and prolonged form of astonishment.

2. Shock: A state of intense emotional or physical reaction. Stupefaction is a more cognitive form of shock, characterized by a loss of ability to think or act.

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Culture

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Stupefaction has been used extensively in literature and art to depict moments of awe, shock, or disbelief. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov experiences a profound stupefaction when he realizes the gravity of his actions.

How to Memorize "stupefaction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's face, wide-eyed and open-mouthed, expressing awe and disbelief. This is the image of stupefaction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate stupefaction with moments of intense amazement or disbelief, such as witnessing a natural disaster or a miraculous event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Stupefaction: Suddenly, Thoughts Unusually Pause, Entirely Fully Absorbing Concepts'.

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