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conundrums

Meanings
  • noun

    A puzzling or enigmatic question or problem that is difficult to solve, especially one that is intended to test ingenuity or knowledge.

    - "The crossword puzzle presented a conundrum that stumped even the most seasoned solvers."
    - "The detective was faced with a conundrum: the murderer had left no fingerprints, no DNA, and no witnesses."
Synonyms

brain-teaser , enigma , puzzle , riddle , dilemma
Rhymes
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enigma , riddle , paradox , mystery
Variants
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conundrum , conundrums
Etymology
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From Latin conundrum, from con- 'together' + enuntrare 'enunciate'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest recorded conundrum was set by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2005, consisting of 17,252 words and taking over an hour to read.

  2. The word 'conundrum' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

  3. Conundrums were popularized in the United States during the 19th century, when they were included in various publications, including newspapers and magazines.

  4. The term 'conundrum' is also used metaphorically to describe a difficult or complex situation, especially in politics and business.

  5. The term 'conundrum' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and video games.

Related Concepts
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  1. Enigma: A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

  2. Riddle: A question or statement that is designed to be puzzling or difficult to answer, often with a hidden meaning or double entendre.

Quotes
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  1. The explanation of this "conundrum" is to be heard, at this very moment, on certain surreptitious radio waves, on which the voice of the American convert Bilal is … transmuted into the thunderous speech of the Imam himself.

    - Salman Rushdie,{it}Harper's{/it},December 1988

  2. … giving parents a wealth of educational options sometimes presents a familiar inner-city "conundrum": What if all your choices are bad ones?

    - Katherine Boo,{it}New Yorker{/it},9 Apr. 2001

  3. Mention of poor eyes and good eyes brings me to the creationist's favorite "conundrum". What is the use of half an eye?

    - Richard Dawkins,{it}River Out of Eden{/it},1995
Culture
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Conundrums have been a popular form of intellectual entertainment for centuries, appearing in various forms of literature, art, and media. They have been used to test wit and intelligence, and to challenge the minds of thinkers and problem solvers.

How to Memorize "conundrums"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize conundrums, try visualizing the situation in which they might arise. Picture yourself solving a complex puzzle or unraveling a mysterious enigma.

  2. associate

    - Associate conundrums with something familiar, such as a favorite food, color, or animal. For example, imagine a conundrum as a delicious dessert that you must savor and solve.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonic devices such as acronyms, rhymes, or stories to help remember the meaning and context of conundrums. For example, use the acronym C-O-N-U-N-D-R-U-M-S to remember the definition: 'A puzzling or enigmatic question or problem that is difficult to solve.'
    - Another mnemonic could be: 'Conundrums, oh what fun, are puzzles that challenge us when we're done.'
    - Or create a story: 'In a land of mystery and fun, there was a creature named Conundrum, who would present riddles to those who had come.'

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