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   Co·nun·drum

   /kəˈnəndrəm/

   

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

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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 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.

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   A conundrum is a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve. [ formal ] ...this theological conundrum of the existence of evil and suffering in a world created by a good God.

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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.

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

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