How Do You Spell PERPLEX?

Pronunciation: [pəplˈɛks] (IPA)

The word "perplex" is spelled with a "p," "e," "r," "p," "l," and "e," followed by a "x" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /pəˈplɛks/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa ("ə") and an "p" sound, while the second syllable features an "eh" sound followed by a "rk" combo. The final syllable is pronounced with an "s" sound which is written as "x" in the traditional spelling. Together, these sounds create the word "perplex," meaning to confuse or bewilder.

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PERPLEX Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "perplex" is a verb that refers to the state of being puzzled, bewildered, or confused. It is the feeling or condition that arises when one encounters a situation, problem, or concept that seems difficult to understand or solve.

    When someone is perplexed, they may find themselves mentally or emotionally stuck, unable to make sense of something or to come up with a logical explanation. It is a state of uncertainty and disorientation, often accompanied by a sense of frustration or anxiety.

    The act of perplexing often involves the presentation of a complex or intricate matter, which causes the individual to feel a sense of bewilderment or confusion. This could be due to the lack of knowledge or information about the subject, or the presence of contradictory or conflicting elements.

    Perplex can also be used in a broader sense, beyond individual experiences, to describe situations or circumstances that are perplexing in nature. These may include societal issues, global problems, or complex phenomena that are difficult to comprehend or resolve.

    In summary, to perplex is to induce confusion, bewilderment, or puzzlement. It is the act of causing someone to feel uncertain or unable to understand something.

  2. To make intricate or difficult; to puzzle; to distract; to confuse; to distress with suspense or anxiety.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PERPLEX

The word "perplex" has its roots in the Latin word "perplexus", which is a combination of the prefix "per-" (meaning "thoroughly" or "through") and the verb "plectere" (meaning "to braid" or "to weave"). This Latin word conveys the idea of something being tightly interwoven or entangled, leading to confusion or bewilderment.

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Conjugate verb Perplex

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have perplexed
you would have perplexed
he/she/it would have perplexed
we would have perplexed
they would have perplexed
I would have perplex
you would have perplex
he/she/it would have perplex
we would have perplex
they would have perplex

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been perplexing
you would have been perplexing
he/she/it would have been perplexing
we would have been perplexing
they would have been perplexing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would perplex
you would perplex
he/she/it would perplex
we would perplex
they would perplex

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be perplexing
you would be perplexing
he/she/it would be perplexing
we would be perplexing
they would be perplexing

FUTURE

I will perplex
you will perplex
he/she/it will perplex
we will perplex
they will perplex

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be perplexing
you will be perplexing
he/she/it will be perplexing
we will be perplexing
they will be perplexing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have perplexed
you will have perplexed
he/she/it will have perplexed
we will have perplexed
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been perplexing
you will have been perplexing
he/she/it will have been perplexing
we will have been perplexing
they will have been perplexing

IMPERATIVE

you perplex
we let´s perplex

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to perplex

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was perplexing
you were perplexing
he/she/it was perplexing
we were perplexing
they were perplexing

PAST PARTICIPLE

perplexed

PAST PERFECT

I had perplexed
you had perplexed
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we had perplexed
they had perplexed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been perplexing
you had been perplexing
he/she/it had been perplexing
we had been perplexing
they had been perplexing

PRESENT

I perplex
you perplex
he/she/it perplexes
we perplex
they perplex

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am perplexing
you are perplexing
he/she/it is perplexing
we are perplexing
they are perplexing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

perplexing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have perplexed
you have perplexed
he/she/it has perplexed
we have perplexed
they have perplexed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been perplexing
you have been perplexing
he/she/it has been perplexing
we have been perplexing
they have been perplexing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it perplex

SIMPLE PAST

I perplexed
you perplexed
he/she/it perplexed
we perplexed
they perplexed

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