"perplexion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: perplexions [plural], perplection [alternative]
Etymology: From Latin perplexionem, from perplexio, equivalent to perplex + -ion. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|perplexionem}} Latin perplexionem, {{af|en|perplex|-ion}} perplex + -ion Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} perplexion (countable and uncountable, plural perplexions)
  1. Condition or state of being perplexed; perplexity. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: perplexity

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