(n) a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries), Syn.enigmatic canon, enigmatical canon, riddle canon
(adj) not clear to the understanding, Syn.puzzling, enigmatical, Example: I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later; prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
(adj) resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought, Syn.oracular, Example: the oracular sayings of Victorian poets; so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it; an enigmatic smile
n.; pl.enigmas [ L. aenigma, Gr. a'i`nigma, fr. a'ini`ssesqai to speak darkly, fr. a'i^nos tale, fable. ] 1. A dark, obscure, or inexplicable saying; a riddle; a statement, the hidden meaning of which is to be discovered or guessed. [ 1913 Webster ]
A custom was among the ancients of proposing an enigma at festivals. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An action, mode of action, or thing, which cannot be satisfactorily explained; a puzzle; as, his conduct is an enigma.
{ } a. [ Cf. F. énigmatique. ] Relating to or resembling an enigma; not easily explained or accounted for; darkly expressed; not clear to the understanding; obscure; puzzling; as, an enigmatical answer; I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatical comment until much later; prophetic texts so enigmatical that their meaning has been disputed for centuries. Syn. -- dark, obscure, puzzling. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
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