enigma
ɪˈnɪɡmə
enigmata
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Definition of enigma - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mysterysomething hard to understand or explain
  • The ancient text was an enigma to even the most skilled linguists.
mystery puzzle
2.
brain teaserdifficult problem or riddle
  • Solving the enigma took all night.
conundrum mystery puzzle
3.
unknown figureRareperson who is mysterious or difficult to understandRare
  • Despite his fame, the actor remained an enigma to the public.
mystery puzzle
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Expressions with enigma

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person or thing that is extremely hard to understand
The new student is an enigma wrapped in mystery.
something very mysterious and hidden
The old manuscript was a riddle wrapped in an enigma.
extremely difficult problem or situation to understand
The case was a conundrum wrapped in an enigma for detectives.
very mysterious or complex situation or problem
The case was an enigma wrapped in a puzzle.
something extremely difficult to understand or interpret
The ancient manuscript was a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
situation extremely difficult to understand or solve
The investigation was a puzzle wrapped in an enigma.

Origin of enigma

Greek, ainigma (riddle)

Terms with enigma included in their meaning

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enigma
person or thing with an enigmatic quality
history
machine used to decrypt Enigma ciphers

Examples of enigma in a sentence

  • Her motives were an enigma to her friends.
  • The enigma of the missing painting baffled everyone.
  • His past remains an enigma to his friends.
  • She was an enigma, never revealing her true feelings.
  • The scientist was an enigma, with theories no one could understand.

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  1. French:énigme, ...
  2. German:Rätsel, Enigma, ...
  3. Italian:enigma, mistero, ...
  4. Spanish:enigma, incógnita, ...
  5. Portuguese:enigma, ...
  6. Chinese:谜, 难题, ...
  7. Japanese:謎, 難問, ...
  8. Arabic:لُغْز, مُعْضِلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּעֲלוּמָה, תַּעֲלוּמָה, ...
  10. Russian:загадка, головоломка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загадка, таємниця, ...
  12. Hindi:रहस्य, गूढ़ व्यक्ति, ...

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