English Explanatory Dictionary

enigmatic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to an enigma.
  2. Mysterious.
  3. Defying description.
  4. Enigmatical.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enigmatic.wav

Word forms

enigmatic more enigmatic most enigmatic aenigmatic ænigmatic ænigmatick enigmatick

Etymology

From Latin aenigmaticus and French énigmatique, from Ancient Greek αἰνιγματικός (ainigmatikós); equivalent to enigma + -tic.

Derived words

enigmatically enigmatic canon enigmaticness unenigmatic
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