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enigma

/əˈnɪɡmə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A puzzling or mysterious situation or person.

    - "The disappearance of the precious gem was an enigma that baffled the detectives."
    - "Despite her outward appearance of confidence, she was an enigma to her colleagues."
  • noun

    A thing that is puzzling or difficult to understand.

    - "The solution to the mathematical problem was a complex enigma."
    - "The riddle presented to the children was an intriguing enigma."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈnɪɡmə/



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Rhymes
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nigma , pragma
Variants
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enigma , enigmas , enigmata
Etymology
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From Greek αἰνίγμα (ainigma), meaning 'riddle' or 'enigma'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'enigma' is often used in science to describe a phenomenon that is not yet fully understood.

  2. The Enigma machine, developed by the Germans during World War II, was a complex cipher machine used to encrypt and decrypt messages.

  3. The term 'enigma' has also been used to describe famous historical figures, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Leonardo da Vinci, who were known for their mysterious or puzzling personalities.

Related Concepts
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  1. mystery: A situation or person that is puzzling or difficult to understand. Enigma and mystery are closely related concepts, as both refer to something that is not readily apparent or easily understood.

  2. riddle: A question or statement that is designed to be solved by figuring out its hidden meaning. Enigmas and riddles are related in that both involve puzzling or mysterious situations or questions.

Quotes
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  1. Despite the "enigma" of the singularity, the big bang theory is unquestionably one of the most successful ideas in the history of science.

    - Tom Yulsman,{it}Astronomy{/it},September 1999

  2. Many scholars call it the ultimate "enigma" of the Nazi era, indeed perhaps of modern history: How did the Holocaust happen? And why in Germany?

    - Ralph Blumenthal,{it}New York Times{/it},10 Jan. 1998

  3. Indeed, the bond that in every individual connects the physiological life and the psychic life—or better the relation existing between the contingence of an individual and the free spirit that assumes it—is the deepest "enigma" implied in the condition of being human, and this "enigma" is presented in its most disturbing form in woman.

    - Simone de Beauvoir,translated and edited by H. M. Parshley, {it}The Second Sex{/it},1953
Culture
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The term 'enigma' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe mysterious or puzzling characters and situations. One famous example is the novel 'The Enigma of Arther Dent' by Douglas Adams.

How to Memorize "enigma"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize an enigma, try to imagine a situation or person that is puzzling or difficult to understand. Consider the context in which the term is used and the emotions and reactions it evokes.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the term 'enigma', try associating it with the idea of a puzzle or a riddle. Consider creating a mental image of a locked box or a complex maze to help remember the meaning of the term.

  3. mnemonics

    - One possible mnemonic for remembering the meaning of 'enigma' is to associate it with the word 'riddle'. This can help you remember that enigmas are puzzling or mysterious situations or things.

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