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enigma

noun

/ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

Meaning

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Life remains an enigma to many.

Her sudden disappearance remains an enigma.

an enigma wrapped in a mystery

mystery, puzzle, riddle, conundrum

Entry 1

mystery, puzzle, riddle, conundrum

Entry 2

mystery, puzzle, riddle, conundrum

certainty, clarity, solution, answer, explanation

Entry 1

certainty, clarity, solution, answer

Entry 2

clarity, explanation

solve the enigma, great enigma, historical enigma, political enigma

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

physical or mental effort; the application of force, effort, or pressure

A situation where there is too much traffic and movement becomes difficult.

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

a part of a bird or aircraft that is used for flying