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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

  • (..) It would do the Guardian a world of good to see a friendly face beyond this old one. He can't refuse you... nor King Wrynn. No. He did not. So. You become a sculptor? It usually takes years of magic (..)
    2016 Warcraft