mystery

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of having many qualities or aspects that are not easily explained or understood.

• noun

  A puzzle or enigma.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪstəɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

roun

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mystery
hermione , serene , machine , apothecary , verne

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Variants

List of all variants of mystery that leads to same result
mysteries , mystery , mystery play , mystery plays

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Etymology

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From Old French misterie, from Latin mysterium ‘a rite, a secret rite; something hidden or secret’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mystery' has been used in the titles of over 100 films.

2. In ancient Greece, initiates of certain mysteries were sworn to secrecy and could not reveal the details of their rituals even to their families.

3. The term 'mystery' is also used in mathematics to refer to an equation that cannot be solved algebraically.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enigma: An enigma is a puzzle or a riddle. It is a complex or seemingly impossible problem to be solved.

2. Riddle: A riddle is a type of puzzle that involves finding the answer to a question or solving a problem by figuring out hidden meanings or relationships.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'mystery' is often used to refer to a genre of fiction in which an inexplicable event occurs and must be explained. In art, mysteries are often depicted in symbolic form, such as the Sphinx in ancient Greek mythology. In music, a mystery can be a complex composition that challenges the listener's understanding.

How to Memorize "mystery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a locked box with a mysterious object inside. Visualize the process of trying to unlock the box and discovering its contents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mystery' with the image of a detective trying to solve a crime. Or, associate it with a labyrinth or maze, representing a complex puzzle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MYSTERY to remember the definition: 'M' for 'Many', 'Y' for 'Qualities', 'S' for 'Secretly Hidden', 'T' for 'Understood', 'E' for 'Explained' and 'R' for 'Reason'

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