noun
plexus
PLEHK-suhs
Plexus (noun) means a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body. Example: “A blow to the solar plexus can knock the wind out of you.”
noun
1
A network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body.
"A blow to the solar plexus can knock the wind out of you."
"I have the sensation of being immersed in the very plexus of life, focal from whatever place, position or attitude I take my stance."
— Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer (1934)
2
Any complex, interconnected network of parts.
"The city's subway map looks like a tangled plexus of coloured lines."
How to use plexus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tangled network of connected parts — used both anatomically and more broadly.
Common pairings
solar plexus
nerve plexus
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Word forms
- Plural
- plexuses, plexi
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin plexus ("a twining, braid, network").
Synonyms
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What does “plexus” mean?
The word “plexus” means a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body. In plain terms, a tangled network of connected parts — used both anatomically and more broadly.
How do you pronounce “plexus”?
“Plexus” is pronounced PLEHK-suhs (/ˈplɛk.səs/ in IPA).
How do you use “plexus” in a sentence?
Here is “plexus” used in a sentence: “A blow to the solar plexus can knock the wind out of you.”
What is another word for “plexus”?
Words with a similar meaning to “plexus” include rete.
What part of speech is “plexus”?
“Plexus” is a noun.
Where does the word “plexus” come from?
The word “plexus” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin plexus ("a twining, braid, network").
How many meanings does “plexus” have?
“Plexus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels in the body.
