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enigma | bemused |

As a proper noun enigma

is a german device used during world war ii to encode strategic messages.

As a verb bemused is

(bemuse).

As an adjective bemused is

deeply thoughtful; preoccupied.

enigma

English

(wikipedia enigma)

Alternative forms

* (chiefly archaic)

Noun

(en-noun)“ enigma'” listed by ' Dictionary.com Unabridged (v1·1)
  • Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
  • A riddle, or a difficult problem.

    • Related terms

    * a riddle wrapped up in an enigma * Enigma machine * enigmatic

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    bemused

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (bemuse)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
  • perplexed and bewildered