perplexity (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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Hypernym confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray
Derivationally related form perplexity → perplexed
Hyponym mystery, enigma, secret, closed book; tangle, snarl, maze; dilemma, quandary
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Derivationally related form perplexed → perplexity
Hyponym confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray
Hypernym mystery, enigma, secret, closed book; tangle, snarl, maze; dilemma, quandary

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