Mind Boggler

Pronunciation: /maɪnd ˈbɑɡələr/

Definitions of mind boggler

noun a person or thing that is difficult to understand or figure out

Example Sentences

A1 The math problem was a real mind boggler for the students.

A2 Trying to understand quantum physics can be a real mind boggler.

B1 Solving the mystery of the missing treasure was a mind boggler for the detective.

B2 The complexity of the legal case was a real mind boggler for the lawyers.

C1 The scientific theory presented in the lecture was a mind boggler for the researchers.

C2 The philosophical concept discussed in the seminar was a real mind boggler for the intellectuals.

Examples of mind boggler in a Sentence

formal The mathematical problem presented to the students was a real mind boggler.

informal Trying to understand quantum physics is a total mind boggler.

slang That new video game is a complete mind boggler, I can't figure it out.

figurative The concept of time travel is a real mind boggler for most people.

Grammatical Forms of mind boggler

• past tense: mind boggled
• plural: mind bogglers
• comparative: more mind boggling
• superlative: most mind boggling
• present tense: mind boggles
• future tense: will mind boggle
• perfect tense: have mind boggled
• continuous tense: is mind boggling
• singular: mind boggler
• positive degree: mind boggler
• infinitive: to mind boggle
• gerund: mind boggling
• participle: mind boggled

Origin and Evolution of mind boggler

First Known Use: 1926 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'mind boggler' originated in colloquial English as a slang expression to describe something perplexing or difficult to understand.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mind boggler' has become a common phrase used to refer to anything that challenges or confuses the mind, often used in a playful or informal context.