Plural of conundrum
regular plural
The plural of conundrum is conundrums or conundra.
Forms of conundrum
| Singular | conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | conundrums conundra |
| Countable | countable |
Conundrums and conundra in a sentence
- Besides assisting in unravelling these two etymological conundrums, the present research also made an effort to approach a greater accuracy in presenting the original sources of borrowed words.2018, James Lambert, “Anglo-Indian slang in dictionaries on historical principles”, in World Englishes, volume 37, page 255
- Gamecraft is usually considered a valid means of establishing dominance when facing mental conundrums.1995, Campbell, Savage Attack, page 90. From the entry gamecraft
- When he was in high school, he ran into similar conundrums, so he would organize phone-free hangouts with friends.2025 September 29, Christina Caron, “One Hour. No Phones. A New Way to Socialize for Gen Z.”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The…. From the entry phone-free
- Another was able to bring into popularity puzzles, conundrums, and quiet " head games" or contests of memory and quick-wittedness.1900, The School Journal - Volume 61, page 669. From the entry head game
- Hu is fond of enigmas, of conundrums, of hieroglyphics; exhibiting in hus solutions of each and all a degree of acumen which appears to the ordinary apprehension preternatural.2002 January 3, Bryan T. McMahon, quoting Sasha Newborn, “A terrible book”, in The Ponchatoula Times, page 7. From the entry hu
Meaning of conundrum
- noun A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
- noun A difficult choice or decision that must be made.
Questions about the plural of conundrum
- What is the plural of conundrum?
- The plural of conundrum is conundrums or conundra.
- Which is correct, conundrums or conundra?
- Both are used. conundrums is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is conundrum countable?
- Conundrum is a countable noun.
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