Unriddle

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrɪdəl/

Definitions of unriddle

verb to solve or explain (a riddle or mystery)

Example Sentences

A1 I tried to unriddle the riddle but couldn't figure it out.

A2 The detective was able to unriddle the mystery and solve the case.

B1 She spent hours trying to unriddle the complex code, but eventually cracked it.

B2 The professor unriddled the ancient text, revealing its hidden meaning.

C1 After years of research, the scientist finally unriddled the secrets of the universe.

C2 The cryptographer was able to unriddle the encrypted message in record time.

Examples of unriddle in a Sentence

formal The detective was able to unriddle the complex clues and solve the case.

informal I can't unriddle this riddle, it's too tricky!

slang I'm trying to unriddle this text message, but it's full of emojis and abbreviations.

figurative The poet's words were so deep and layered, it took me a while to unriddle their true meaning.

Grammatical Forms of unriddle

• past tense: unriddled
• plural: unriddles
• comparative: more unriddle
• superlative: most unriddle
• present tense: unriddle
• future tense: will unriddle
• perfect tense: has unriddled
• continuous tense: is unriddling
• singular: unriddles
• positive degree: unriddle
• infinitive: to unriddle
• gerund: unriddling
• participle: unriddled

Origin and Evolution of unriddle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unriddle' originated from the Old English word 'unrædan', which means to solve or explain a riddle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unriddle' evolved to mean to solve a mystery or puzzle without the use of a riddle. The word has retained its core meaning of explaining something that is unclear or puzzling.