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enigmas

Meanings

  • a phenomenon or situation that is intriguing and difficult to understand

    - "The disappearance of the pirate treasure is an enigma."
    - "The enigma of why certain people are drawn to extreme sports remains unsolved."
Rhymes
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anagrams , mysteries , paradoxes , enigmas
Homonyms
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  1. enigma (en) : a puzzle or a riddle that is difficult to understand

Homophones
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  1. hymns

  2. hemoglobin

  3. heme

  4. home

  5. homenyms

Variants
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enigma , enigmas , enigmata
Forms
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Enigmas can take many forms, including riddles, puzzles, brain teasers, enigma machines, and other devices or mechanisms designed to obscure or conceal information or knowledge.

Etymology
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from the Greek word aîgma, meaning 'riddle' or 'puzzle'

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'enigma' was first used in English literature in the 15th century?

  2. Did you know that one of the most famous enigmas in history is the Sphinx's riddle from Greek mythology?

  3. Did you know that some of the most famous enigmas in literature include the three clues in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', the seven deadly sins in Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy', and the three riddles in Lewis Carroll's 'Through the Looking-Glass'?

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
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Enigmas have been a source of fascination and intrigue throughout history. They have been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to challenge the intellect and stimulate the imagination.

How to Memorize "enigmas"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize an enigma, you need to visualize it in your mind. What does it look like? What are its components or parts? What relationships or connections exist between these parts or components? By visualizing the enigma in this way, you can begin to memorize it more effectively.

  2. associate

    - Another way to memorize an enigma is to associate it with something else that is easier to remember. For example, you might associate the enigma with a particular color, shape, or symbol that is memorable and easy to visualize. By creating these associations in your mind, you can make it easier to remember the enigma more effectively.

  3. mnemonics

    - A third way to memorize an enigma is to use mnemonic techniques to help you remember the key information or concepts associated with the enigma. For example, you might use the acronym method to help you remember the key components or parts of the enigma. Or, you might use the method of loci to help you remember the key information or concepts associated with the enigma by visualizing them in specific mental locations or landmarks. By using these mnemonic techniques to help you remember the key information or concepts associated with the enigma, you can make it easier to remember the enigma more effectively.

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