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mystery

Definition:

A mystery refers to something that is difficult to understand, explain, or solve. It can also describe a genre of literature, film, or television that involves a puzzling crime or situation.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A mysterious or unexplained event, situation, or phenomenon.

Example sentence: The disappearance of the ancient city remains a fascinating mystery for archaeologists.

2. A novel, story, or drama dealing with a puzzling crime or situation.

Example sentence: She enjoys reading mystery novels to unravel thrilling plot twists.

3. The quality of being mysterious, enigmatic, or inexplicable.

Example sentence: The beauty of the night sky filled with stars has an air of mystery.

Adjective:

1. Involving or suggestive of mysteries, puzzles, or enigmatic elements.

Example sentence: The detective was determined to solve the mysterious case.

2. Difficult to understand or explain.

Example sentence: The origins of Stonehenge remain a mysterious subject debated by scholars.

Possible Related Products:

• Mystery Books
• Mystery Movies
• Mystery Games