puzzling

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or consisting of things that are confusing and hard to understand.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puzzling
musing , confusing , amusing , infusing

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Variants

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puzzling , puzzlingly , puzzle , puzzled , puzzler , puzzlers , puzzles , puzzle out , puzzled out , puzzles out , puzzling out , puzzle over , puzzled over , puzzles over , puzzling over

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'provoking thought' or 'worthy of consideration'. Derived from the Old French word 'puseeler' meaning 'to muse' or 'to ponder'.

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Trivia

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1. The word puzzling first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest palindromic word in English that is also a common English word is 'puzzle'.

3. In mathematics, a puzzle is a problem that can be solved using logical reasoning and mathematical principles.

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Related Concepts

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1. enigma: An enigma is a puzzling or mysterious person or thing. It can also refer to a riddle or a cryptic statement.

2. riddle: A riddle is a form of puzzling question or statement, often with a hidden meaning or a clever answer.

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Culture

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In literature, puzzling situations or riddles are often used to engage the reader and challenge their problem-solving skills. In art, puzzling imagery or hidden meanings can add depth and complexity to a work.

How to Memorize "puzzling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a confusing maze or a jigsaw puzzle to help remember the meaning of puzzling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word puzzling with other words that have similar meanings, such as perplexing, enigmatic, or intriguing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as PUZZLING: Provoking Understanding Zestfully, Zestfully Learning, Intriguing, Nudging, and Grasping.

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