Perplex

Pronunciation: /pərˈplɛks/

Definitions of perplex

verb to cause someone to feel completely baffled or confused

Example Sentences

A1 The math problem perplexed the students.

A2 I was perplexed by the instructions for assembling the furniture.

B1 The sudden change in plans perplexed me.

B2 The complex legal jargon perplexed the jurors during the trial.

C1 The scientist was perplexed by the unexpected results of the experiment.

C2 The philosophical question perplexed even the most seasoned scholars.

Grammatical Forms of perplex

• past tense: perplexed
• plural: perplexes
• comparative: more perplex
• superlative: most perplex
• present tense: perplex
• future tense: will perplex
• perfect tense: have perplexed
• continuous tense: is perplexing
• singular: perplex
• positive degree: perplexing
• infinitive: to perplex
• gerund: perplexing
• participle: perplexed

Origin and Evolution of perplex

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perplex' originated from the Latin word 'perplexus' which means entangled or involved.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perplex' has evolved to mean confused or puzzled, reflecting the state of being entangled in a complex situation.