enigmatic

The definition of enigmatic is something that is like a puzzle or riddle that can’t be understood.

(adjective)

An example of enigmatic is the mysterious ending of a complicated movie.

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See enigmatic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or like an enigma; perplexing; baffling

Origin: Fr énigmatique < LL aenigmaticus

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See enigmatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: a professor's enigmatic grading system. See Synonyms at ambiguous.

Origin:

Origin: Greek ainigmatikos

Origin: , from ainigma, ainigmat-, riddle; see enigma

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  • enˌig·matˈi·cal·ly adverb

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