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ENIGMA
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
Example:
it remains one of nature's secrets
Synonyms:
closed book; enigma; mystery; secret
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("enigma" is a kind of...):
perplexity (trouble or confusion resulting from complexity)
Derivation:
enigmatic (resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought)
enigmatic; enigmatical (not clear to the understanding)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A difficult problem
Synonyms:
brain-teaser; conundrum; enigma; riddle
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("enigma" is a kind of...):
problem (a question raised for consideration or solution)
