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enigma

UK
/ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/
US
/ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

Translations

enigmanoun
enigmas
pl
UK
/ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/
US
/ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/
The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains an enigma to archaeologists.
La disparition de l’ancienne civilisation reste une énigme pour les archéologues.
Additional translations
mystèreSens figuré pour une personne ou une chose difficile à comprendre.
Synonyms
puzzle
mystification
question
problem
enigma
conundrum
riddle
mystery
enigmaadjective
UK
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
US
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "enigma code")
mystérieuxEmploi attributif; pour marquer quelque chose de mystérieux.
The enigma code was finally cracked by Allied cryptanalysts.
Le code mystérieux a finalement été déchiffré par les cryptanalystes alliés.

Definitions

enigmanoun
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains an enigma to archaeologists.
A riddle, especially one posed as a problem to be solved.
The sphinx presented an enigma to every traveler who passed.
enigmaadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with a mystery or with the Enigma cipher machine.
The enigma code was finally cracked by Allied cryptanalysts.
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