enigma

//ɪˈnɪɡmə//
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Noun

enigmaSingular
enigmasPlural
1

A person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

She remains an enigma to everyone who knows her.

2

A riddle or puzzle, especially one with a hidden meaning.

The ancient inscription was an enigma that scholars struggled to decipher.

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