mystifying

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great puzzlement or confusion.

  - "The solution to the riddle was mystifying to the children."
  - "The mysteries of the universe continue to be mystifying to scientists."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mystifying
fascinating , grating , gating , hating , mating , pating , stating , waiting

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Variants

List of all variants of mystifying that leads to same result
mystified , mystifier , mystifiers , mystifies , mystify , mystifying , mystifyingly

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Etymology

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From the verb mystify, meaning to deceive or confuse.

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Trivia

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

2. In mathematics, a mystic hexagram is a six-pointed star that is often used as a symbol of mystery and the unknown.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enigma: An enigma is a puzzling or mysterious person or thing.

2. Paradox: A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself or seems impossible, often leading to great puzzlement or confusion.

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Culture

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The word 'mystifying' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in mysteries and thrillers, to describe situations or events that leave the reader puzzled or perplexed.

How to Memorize "mystifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a complex puzzle or riddle that leaves you feeling mystified.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mystifying' with a puzzle or riddle that leaves you feeling puzzled or confused.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Sisters Taste Ice Cream' to remember the definition of mystifying: My Sisters' Taste Is Confusing.

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