Mystery ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mystery ( noun )

1. Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
2. A secret or unexplained event or phenomenon.
3. A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder.

Origin:

Middle english from old french mistere, from latin ministerium, from minister, meaning servant.

Examples:

1. The mystery of the missing paintings has yet to be solved.
2. The mystery of life and death has always intrigued philosophers.
3. She solved the mystery by carefully examining the clues.
4. The police are trying to unravel the mystery of the serial killings.
5. Agatha Christie was famous for writing mystery novels.

(As a verb)

Mystery ( verb )

1. Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
2. A secret or unexplained event or phenomenon.
3. A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder.

Origin:

Middle english from old french mistere, from latin ministerium, from minister, meaning servant.

Examples:

1. The mystery of the missing paintings has yet to be solved.
2. The mystery of life and death has always intrigued philosophers.
3. She solved the mystery by carefully examining the clues.
4. The police are trying to unravel the mystery of the serial killings.
5. Agatha Christie was famous for writing mystery novels.