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English noun: enigma

1. enigma (cognition) something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained


SamplesHow it got out is a mystery.
It remains one of nature's secrets.


Synonymsclosed book, mystery, secret


Broader (hypernym)perplexity

2. enigma (communication) a difficult problem


Synonymsbrain-teaser, conundrum, riddle


Broader (hypernym)problem









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