baffling

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing confusion or perplexity; difficult to understand.

  - "The mathematical problem was baffling to the students."
  - "The politician's response to the question was baffling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baffling
muffling , ruffling , stuffling

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Variants

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baffling , bafflingly , baffle , baffled , bafflement , bafflements , baffler , bafflers , baffles

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from baffle (verb). Originally meaning 'deceive, mislead'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'baffling' comes from the Middle English word 'bafflen', which means 'to deceive or mislead'.

2. The term 'baffling' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. In mathematics, a baffling number is a number that is difficult to remember or calculate.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexing: Related concept that shares a similar meaning to baffling. Something that is perplexing is very confusing or difficult to understand.

2. enigma: An enigma is a person or thing that is mysterious and difficult to understand. It is a riddle or puzzle that challenges one's understanding or comprehension.

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Culture

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Baffling is often used in literature and art to describe complex or confusing situations. In music, the term 'baffling' is used to describe a difficult or complex piece of music.

How to Memorize "baffling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex puzzle or a maze that you need to navigate. Visualize yourself trying to understand a difficult concept or problem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baffling' with the feeling of being lost or confused. Remember the feeling of being stumped by a difficult problem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-A-F-F-L-I-N-G to remember the meaning: 'B' for bewildering, 'A' for amazing, 'F' for fascinating, 'F' for frustrating, 'L' for luring, 'I' for intriguing, and 'N' for nonplussed.

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