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

  • (..) retired cop named Haymann. That same Haymann prefers to keep in the background. Yes, but... In the background. Neither in the dark, nor aside... Ok? Well I'm here. No? I was just worrying. sugars like always? Like always. Thank you. Let's go! (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop
  • (..) Yes. Monsieur Choucas. Yes. I need to meet you, urgently! - Ok, I'll see you in half an hour. - Neither at your place, nor at mine Trocadero site. At . I can be there earlier. Excuse me. What are you doing? I'm calling the police. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop