"enigma" as noun
1 - Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
2 - A riddle, or a difficult problem.
enigma
/əˈnɪɡmə/
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Definition
An enigma is a person or thing that is very difficult to understand or explain. It can be a mystery, a puzzle, or something that seems strange or unusual.
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Synonyms
1 - mystery
2 - puzzle
3 - riddle
4 - conundrum
5 - paradox
6 - dilemma
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Antonyms
1 - clear
2 - obvious
3 - straightforward
4 - simple
5 - transparent
6 - evident
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Examples in Context
1 - We gathered clues to unravel the enigma left by the ancient civilization.
1 - Reunimos pistas para descifrar el enigma dejado por la antigua civilización.
2 - Persian duality is the great enigma in the history of religions.
2 - El dualismo persa es el gran enigma en la historia de las religiones.
3 - His decision to leave without explanation was a riddle wrapped in an enigma .
3 - Su decisión de irse sin explicación fue un acertijo envuelto en un misterio .
4 - The prophecy was a riddle wrapped in an enigma that scholars struggled to decipher.
4 - La profecía era un acertijo envuelto en un misterio que los eruditos luchaban por descifrar.
5 - These new findings could shed light on the source of this enigma .
5 - Estos nuevos hallazgos podrían echar luz sobre la fuente de este enigma .
6 - For the children of my generation it was an almost magical enigma .
6 - Para los niños de mi generación se trataba de un enigma casi mágico.
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