Definitions for stupefaction
ˌstu pəˈfæk ʃən, ˌstyu-stu·pe·fac·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stupefactionnoun

   a feeling of stupefied astonishment

2. grogginess, stupor, stupefaction, semiconsciousnessnoun

   marginal consciousness

   "his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion as by the blows"; "someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor"

3. stupefactionnoun

   the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic

   "the professor was noted for his stupefaction of the students"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. stupefactionnoun

   The state of dismay; shock.

2. Etymology: Ultimately from stupefacio, from stupeo (English stupid, stupor) + facio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stupefactionnoun

   Insensibility; dulness; stupidity; sluggishness of mind; heavy folly.

   Etymology: stupefaction, Fr stupefactus, Lat

   All resistance of the dictates of conscience brings a hardness and stupefaction upon it. South.

   She sent to ev’ry child
   Firm impudence, or stupefaction mild;
   And strait succeeded, leaving shame no room,
   Cibberian forehead, or Cimmerian gloom. Dunciad.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stupefaction

   "Stupefaction" is a song written by rock musician Graham Parker and performed by Graham Parker and the Rumour for their 1980 studio album The Up Escalator. Inspired by Parker's time spent in Los Angeles, the song features sardonic lyrics that were based on an observation by Parker and his manager in the city. "Stupefaction" was released as the debut single from The Up Escalator, though it did not chart. It has since seen praise from critics and appeared on multiple compilation albums.

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1. stupefaction

   Stupefaction is the state of being stunned, astonished, or shocked to the point of being temporarily unable to react or think clearly. It often refers to a feeling of overwhelming surprise or bewilderment. It can also mean the loss of sense or feeling, usually due to a surprising or shocking event.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stupefactionnoun

   the act of stupefying, or the state of being stupefied

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. stupfaction. See Stupefacient.]

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1. • Action
   • Astonishment
   • Unconsciousness

How to pronounce stupefaction?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stupefaction in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stupefaction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of stupefaction in a Sentence

1. José Ortega y Gasset:

   Stupefaction, when it persists, becomes stupidity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stupefaction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stupefaction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=stupefaction
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupefaction
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupefaction