Enigma
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Enigma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand.
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Etymology
From Latin aenigma (“riddle”), being derived itself from the Ancient Greek verbal noun αἴνιγμα (aínigma, “dark saying, speaking in riddles”).
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What does “Enigma” mean?
The word “Enigma” means a person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand. In plain terms, something or someone genuinely puzzling or mysterious.
How do you use “Enigma” in a sentence?
Here is “Enigma” used in a sentence: “His sudden disappearance remains an enigma to this day.”
What part of speech is “Enigma”?
“Enigma” is a noun.
Is “Enigma” a common word?
“Enigma” is an uncommon word in modern English.