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enigma

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈnɪɡmə/

enigma means: A person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain.

noun

MYSTERIOUS PERSON THINGC1

A person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain.

  • Her brother is an enigma.
  • The animal's sudden disappearance remains an enigma.
  • After twenty years, he was still an enigma to his neighbours.

How to use it: an enigma to someone (His behaviour remains an enigma to me.)

Similar words: mystery, puzzle

Common phrases: remain an enigma, a complete enigma, something of an enigma

RIDDLE OR PROBLEMC2

A riddle or difficult problem that needs an answer.

  • Can you solve this enigma?
  • The old book contains several mathematical enigmas.
  • One final clue helped us answer the enigma.

Similar words: riddle, puzzle, problem

Common phrases: solve an enigma, pose an enigma, a difficult enigma

Questions about enigma

What does enigma mean?

A person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain.

What is enigma in other languages?

Türkçe: muamma · Español: enigma · Français: énigme · Deutsch: Rätsel · Italiano: enigma · 日本語: 謎

How do you pronounce enigma?

It is pronounced /ɪˈnɪɡmə/.

How do you use enigma in a sentence?

Her brother is an enigma. The animal's sudden disappearance remains an enigma.

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