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   conundrum

   /kəˈnʌndrəm/

   noun

   • 1. a confusing and difficult problem or question: "one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts" Similar problemdifficult questionvexed questiondifficultyquandarydilemmapuzzleenigmamysteryinformal:poserfacerstumpercruncher
   • ▪ a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle. Similar riddlepuzzleword gameanagraminformal:brain-teaserbrain-twister

   Word Origin late 16th century: of unknown origin, but first recorded in a work by Thomas Nashe, as a term of abuse for a crank or pedant, later coming to denote a whim or fancy, also a pun. Current senses date from the late 17th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONUNDRUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONUNDRUM definition: 1. a problem that is difficult to deal with: 2. a question that is a trick, often involving a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONUNDRUM is an intricate and difficult problem. How to use conundrum in a sentence. Did you know?

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   The tricky word conundrum is used to describe a riddle or puzzle, sometimes including a play on words or pun. One of the most famous conundrums is the riddle of the Sphinx, famously in the play Oedipus the King by Sophocles.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONUNDRUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A conundrum is a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve. ...this theological conundrum of the existence of evil and suffering in a world created by a good God. American English : conundrum / kəˈnʌndrəm /

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconundrum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of conundrum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of conundrum – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   CONUNDRUM definition: a problem or question that is difficult to solve. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONUNDRUM - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   A conundrum is a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'conundrum' American English: kənʌndrəm British English: kənʌndrəm. More. Synonyms of 'conundrum' • puzzle, problem, riddle, enigma [...] More. Collocations with the word 'conundrum'

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   conundrum meaning, definition, what is conundrum: a confusing and difficult problem: Learn more.

10. grammarist.com › usage › conundrumWhat Is a Conundrum? – Meaning & Examples - GRAMMARIST

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    A conundrum is a complex and difficult problem, a hard question, or a riddle that’s tricky to solve. It’s the kind of word you use when a problem just doesn’t cut the mustard. It’s an enigma, a mystery, a head-scratcher.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › conundrumConundrum Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Conundrum definition: A riddle in which a fanciful question is answered by a pun.