Mystery: meaning, definitions and examples

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mystery

[ ˈmɪstəri ]

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solve

Something that is difficult to understand or explain, or a secret that is only known by a few people.

Synonyms

conundrum, enigma, puzzle

Examples of usage

It's a mystery how the magician made the rabbit disappear.
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery to this day.

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detective

A novel, film, or play in which a detective solves a crime or uncovers a mystery.

Synonyms

detective story, whodunit

Examples of usage

She enjoys reading mysteries in her spare time.
The movie is a mystery thriller that keeps you guessing until the end.

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unknown

A person or thing whose identity or nature is puzzling or unknown.

Synonyms

enigma, puzzle, riddle

Examples of usage

He found a mystery package on his doorstep with no return address.
The mystery guest turned out to be a famous actor.

Translations

Translations of the word "mystery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mistério

🇮🇳 रहस्य

🇩🇪 Geheimnis

🇮🇩 misteri

🇺🇦 таємниця

🇵🇱 tajemnica

🇯🇵 謎 (nazo)

🇫🇷 mystère

🇪🇸 misterio

🇹🇷 gizem

🇰🇷 미스터리 (miseuteori)

🇸🇦 لغز

🇨🇿 tajemství

🇸🇰 tajomstvo

🇨🇳 神秘 (shénmì)

🇸🇮 skrivnost

🇮🇸 ráðgáta

🇰🇿 жұмбақ

🇬🇪 საიდუმლო

🇦🇿 sirr

🇲🇽 misterio

Word origin

The word 'mystery' originated from Middle English 'misterie', from Old French 'mistere', based on Latin 'mysterium', from Greek 'mustērion' meaning 'secret rite'. The concept of mystery has intrigued humans for centuries, leading to its usage in various contexts such as literature, religion, and entertainment.