Definition of Conundrum
Conundrum
con·un·drum


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(noun)
A puzzle or problem that is difficult to solve.

e.g. The math teacher presented a conundrum to the class that stumped everyone.

(noun)
a problem or question whose only solution/answer is complicated and often speculative;

e.g. This conundrum is being examined by experts of many fields.

(noun)
a question or riddle, typically posed for amusement, whose answer/solution involves or contains a pun;

e.g. Each person shared a conundrum for the others to solve.



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