What are the meaning, origin and usage of word ‘Conundrum’?

(Pronounced: conundrum)

Meaning: A noun, conundrum means a difficult problem. It also means a problem that has only a conjectural or hypothetical answer.

Origin: While the word was first used in 1645, the origin of the word is not known.

Usage: Ensuring water supply throughout the year in the kingdom was one of the biggest conundrums the king faced.

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