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Meaning of conundrums
A conundrum is a puzzle or problem that is difficult to solve or understand.
Etymology of conundrums
The word "conundrum" originated in the 16th century from the Latin word "conundrum," which is derived from the phrase "quondam verdictum," meaning "once decided"
Historically, the term was used to describe a type of riddle or puzzle that required clever thinking to solve
Synonyms
puzzles
enigmas
riddles
mysteries
paradoxes
brain teasers
dilemmas
problems
quandaries
difficulties
complexities
ambiguities
uncertainties
perplexities
conundrums
enigmata
posers
brain twisters
mind benders
head scratchers
stumper
stumpers
teasers
puzzlers
paradox
paradoxes
Definitions
- A puzzle or problem that is difficult to solve or understand
- * A question or problem that has a surprising or unexpected answer
Usage Examples
- The math problem was a conundrum that none of the students could solve
- * The detective was faced with a conundrum: how to catch the thief without any evidence
- * The company's financial situation was a conundrum that required careful analysis to resolve