0
Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Science & IT

what is the difference between enigma and conundrum riddles?
  

Top answer

The difference is a matter of connotations. Enigma seems to be mysterious and hard to explain, while conundrum seems to be just puzzling. A riddle is a conundrum, but it is not an enigma.

  • The difference is a matter of connotations.
  • Enigma seems to be mysterious and hard to explain, while conundrum seems to be just puzzling.
  • A riddle is a conundrum, but it is not an enigma.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
The difference is a matter of connotations. Enigma seems to be mysterious and hard to explain, while conundrum seems to be just puzzling.

A riddle is a conundrum, but it is not an enigma.

Related Questions