Enigma (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A difficult problem.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The scientist struggled to solve the enigma of the universe's origins, pouring over theories and data for years.
- The math problem was an enigma to the student, who couldn't seem to crack the code no matter how hard she tried.
- The disappearance of the famous explorer remained an enigma, with many theories but no concrete evidence.
- The cryptic message was an enigma to the codebreaker, who spent weeks trying to decipher its meaning.
- The strange behavior of the subatomic particles was an enigma to the physicist, who couldn't explain their seemingly random movements.