enigmatical

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the character of or suggesting a riddle or mystery; inexplicable.

• adjective

  Creating or intended to create puzzles or mysteries.

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Variants

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enigmatic , enigmatical , enigmatically

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Etymology

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From Latin enigmat- 'enigma, riddle' + -ical 'pertaining to'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'enigmatical' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In mathematics, an enigmatical equation is one that is difficult to solve.

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Related Concepts

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1. mystery: Enigmatical is related to the concept of mystery as it describes something that is difficult to explain or understand.

2. riddle: Enigmatical is related to the concept of a riddle as it suggests something that is puzzling or inexplicable.

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Quotes

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1. Space seethes with an enormous "enigmatic" energy, and, each second, trillions of cubic light-years more of it materializes from nothingness.

   - Bob Berman,{it}Astronomy{/it},November 2007

2. Despite all that has been written—and surmised—about him, Bill Gates remains the "enigmatic" ringmaster of the digital circus.

   - J. D. Reed,{it}People{/it},15 Mar. 1999

3. You'll recognize them by their "enigmatic" smile and faraway look as they jog, skate, commute, or wander the aisles of the supermarket.

   - {it}Consumer Reports{/it},December 2005

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Culture

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The term 'enigmatical' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of creating suspense or intrigue. For instance, Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' begins with the narrator describing the 'enigmatical' circumstances surrounding a mysterious death.

How to Memorize "enigmatical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an enigma, such as a riddle or a puzzle box, to help remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enigmatical' with the idea of a mystery or a riddle to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'enigma' + 'matical' = 'enigmatical'.

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