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

  • (..) Now far ahead the road has gone -And I must follow if I can -You're late. A wizard is never late,Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to. It's wonderful to see you,Gandalf! You didn't think I'd miss your Uncle Bilbo's birthday? How is the old rascal? (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) ...by the world of the Big Folk. Middle-earth being,after all,full of strange creatures beyond count... ...Hobbits must seem of little importance... ...being neither renowned as great warriors... ...nor counted among the very wise. Frodo! Someone at the door. In fact,it has been remarked by some... (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring