mystery
Translation
mystery, puzzle, enigma
Examples
The cause of the fire is a mystery.
The cause of the fire is a mystery.
I enjoy reading a good mystery.
I enjoy reading a good mystery.
Grammar Patterns
a mystery It's a complete mystery to me.
a murder mystery She wrote a murder mystery novel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puzzle, riddle, enigma
Etymology
From Greek 'mysterion' (secret rite), from 'mystes' (initiated person).
Memory Tips
A detective solves a *mystery*. Think of Sherlock Holmes.