Puzzle: meaning, definitions and examples
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puzzle
[ หpสz(ษ)l ]
brain teaser
A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| puzzle |
Typically used for games or problems designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
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| riddle |
A question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning, often used in poetic or playful contexts.
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| enigma |
Describes something mysterious or difficult to understand, often used in more formal or literary contexts.
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| brainteaser |
Refers to a problem that requires thought and cleverness to solve, often used in educational or entertaining contexts.
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Examples of usage
- She enjoys solving puzzles in her free time.
- The crossword puzzle in the newspaper was particularly challenging today.
Translations
Translations of the word "puzzle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quebra-cabeรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคนเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Puzzle
๐ฎ๐ฉ teka-teki
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะปะพะฒะพะปะพะผะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ puzzle
๐ฏ๐ต ใใบใซ
๐ซ๐ท puzzle
๐ช๐ธ rompecabezas
๐น๐ท bulmaca
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุบุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ hรกdanka
๐ธ๐ฐ hรกdanka
๐จ๐ณ ๆผๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ uganka
๐ฎ๐ธ pรบsla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผะฑะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tapmaca
๐ฒ๐ฝ rompecabezas
Etymology
The word 'puzzle' originated from the Middle English word 'pusel', which meant 'bewilderment'. The term evolved to describe a perplexing situation or a mental challenge. Over time, 'puzzle' came to refer to a wide range of games and problems that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Today, puzzles are popular forms of entertainment and education, enjoyed by people of all ages.