puzzling
|puz-zling|
B2
/ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/
(puzzle)
confusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'puzzle' originates from the Middle English word 'pusle,' which meant 'bewilder, confound.'
Historical Evolution
'pusle' transformed into the modern English word 'puzzle' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bewilder or confound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a problem or enigma to be solved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing confusion or perplexity.
The instructions were puzzling, leaving everyone unsure of what to do.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35