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enig·ma
noun
also ae·nig·ma \ə̇ˈnigmə, ēˈ-, eˈ- sometimes ˈenigmə or ˈenēg-\
(plural enigmas \-məz\ ; also enigma·ta \-məd.ə, -mətə\)
Etymology: Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigma, from ainissesthai to speak in riddles, from ainos tale, fable
1. : an intentionally obscure statement (as a riddle or complex metaphor) that depends for full comprehension on the alertness and ingenuity of the hearer or reader; broadly : an obscure speech or writing
< the new … novel is a brilliant enigma — Mark Schorer >
2. : an inexplicable circumstance, event, or occurrence
< the enigma of human reasons >
: an unsolved problem
< the enigmas of American prehistory >
: mystery
3. : a person not readily understood : an inscrutable person; often : one that exhibits an incomprehensible mixture of opposed qualities
Synonyms: see mystery |