Definition of Enigma
Enigma
enig·ma


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that is difficult to explain or understand;

e.g. This question is an enigma that has puzzled scientists for several years.

(noun)
someone who is mysterious and not easy to understand;

e.g. He is a bit of an enigma, and no-one knows much about him.

(noun)
a piece of writing or speech that is unclear or somehow difficult to understand;

e.g. This essay is an enigma if you are not familiar with the context in which the author was writing.



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