nor

Definition

  • noun: a computer logic circuit that produces an output that is the inverse of that of an OR circuit
  • used after 'neither' to show something is also not true, possible, allowed, etc.

Examples

  • The movie is 'neither fish nor fowl'—it's not really a comedy, but it's too lighthearted to be called a drama.

  • ('formal') “I don't know her.” “'Nor' do I.” [=neither do I; I don't know her either]

  • What I think is really 'neither here nor there'. You have to make up your own mind.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Is that not legacy enough? It belongs to you. If you are worthy of it. I shall try to be. I cannot give you my blessing, nor can I wish you good fortune. I know. If I were proud of the man my son had become, even that, I could not say. (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World
  • (..) we are all but defenseless. She's your prisoner now? Leave us. I do not wish to fight with you. Nor I with you. But I intend to pursue Malekith. ODIN: We possess the Aether. Malekith will come to us. Yes, and he will destroy us. (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World