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How to pronounce enigma in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms brain-teaser, conundrum, riddle
Type of problem
Type Words
Synonyms closed book, mystery, secret
Type of perplexity
Derivation enigmatic, enigmatical

Examples of enigma

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The enigma that is Jandek has consumed record collectors for more than 30 years.
From the npr.org
Anyone who says that this solar system does not pose an enigma runs into a wall.
From the newscientist.com
One potential Republican convert for health care legislation remained an enigma.
From the timesunion.com
Without explanation, it delivered to the media a President wrapped in an enigma.
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Chrysler's proposed new contract with the UAW is an enigma wrapped in a paycheck.
From the freep.com
This is an enigma that still challenges astronomers and the very best telescopes.
From the sciencedaily.com
The city where culture emerged in the present-day Indus Valley is a great enigma.
From the theepochtimes.com
I was staring at the enigma of my brother's face, and he refused to look at me.
From the theatlantic.com
He remains an enigma who rivals Madonna in his desire to manage his public image.
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  • Mystery: something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets"
  • Riddle: a difficult problem
  • Enigma is a 1983 motion picture directed by Jeannot Szwarc, and starring Martin Sheen, Sam Neill, Brigitte Fossey and Kevin McNally.
  • Enigma is a multi award winning 2009 science fiction film. It is written and directed by the Shumway Brothers .
  • Enigma, in comics, may refer to: * Enigma (DC Comics), a DC Comics character * Enigma (Vertigo), a title published by DC's imprint Vertigo * Enigma (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character, also called Tara Virango * Enigma Cipher, a series from Boom! ...
  • Enigma is a name used by two fictional characters, both supervillains in the . The character first appeared in Teen Titans Vol. 3 #38 and was created by Geoff Johns and Tony Daniel. A villain in Trinity has also used the name. Both characters have a connection (however loose) to the Riddler.
  • Derren Victor Brown (born 27 February 1971) is a British illusionist, mentalist, painter, writer, and sceptic. He is known for his appearances in television specials, stage productions, and British television series such as Trick of the Mind and Trick or Treat. ...
  • Enigma is the second album released by Keith Murray. It was released on November 26, 1996 through Jive Records and was mainly produced by Erick Sermon, with additional production done by The Ummah and Ty "Sugarless" Fyffe. ...
  • The Trigon Disunity is a series of three books written by science fiction author Michael P. Kube-McDowell. Emprise was a Philip K. Dick Award nominee. The first edition covers were by Ron Miller. ...