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Perplexity: meaning, definitions and examples

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perplexity

 

[ pษ™หˆplษ›ksษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Perplexity is the state of being completely baffled or puzzled.

Synonyms

bewilderment, confusion, puzzlement

Examples of usage

  • I stared at the math problem in perplexity, unable to figure it out.
  • Her expression of perplexity showed that she was confused by the situation.
Context #2 | Noun

language modeling

In the field of language modeling, perplexity is a measurement of how well a probability distribution predicts a sample.

Synonyms

ambiguity, complexity, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • The perplexity of the language model was calculated to evaluate its performance.
  • A lower perplexity score indicates better predictive accuracy.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

In literature, perplexity can refer to a state of uncertainty or indecision experienced by a character.

Synonyms

dilemma, quandary, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist's inner turmoil and perplexity added depth to the story.
  • The novel delves into the theme of existential perplexity.

Translations

Translations of the word "perplexity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perplexidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwirrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebingungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณัƒะฑะปะตะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakล‚opotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘ (ใ“ใ‚“ใ‚ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perplexitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perplejidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸkฤฑnlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹นํ˜น๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุจุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘ (kรนnhuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmedenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruglingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑั‹ั€ะถัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaลŸqฤฑnlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perplejidad

Etymology

The word 'perplexity' originated from the Latin word 'perplexitas', meaning confusion or bewilderment. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the state of being puzzled or uncertain. Over time, 'perplexity' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including confusion in thought, uncertainty in decision-making, and complexity in understanding. The term is commonly used in various fields such as psychology, literature, and mathematics to convey a sense of confusion or ambiguity.

See also: perplex, perplexed, perplexing, perplexingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,292, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.