mystery — something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪstəri/
Example Sentences
- Why my socks disappear in the washing machine is one of life's great mysteries.
- The detective spent years trying to solve the mystery of the missing diamond.
- It's a mystery how he can eat so much pizza and still stay thin.
mystery
NOUN[/ˈmɪstəri/]
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
A person finds a strange object and doesn’t know what it is.
A mystery, full of history — clues appear, but no clear story.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'mystere' and Latin 'mysterium', derived from Greek 'mysterion' meaning 'secret rite' or 'secret thing', related to 'mystes' (initiated person) and the verb 'myein' (to close the eyes or lips).
Breakdown
From Greek 'myein' (to close/conceal) + '-tion/-terium' (noun suffix) = mystery (something concealed or secret)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Why my socks disappear in the washing machine is one of life's great mysteries.”
“The detective spent years trying to solve the mystery of the missing diamond.”
“It's a mystery how he can eat so much pizza and still stay thin.”
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