On the etymology of conundrum

The origin of the word conundrum seems to be at Oxford University in the 1590s, as a coined nonsense word. Among the learned at this time, conundrum was a pseudo-Latin word that was used to mean a silly, fussy person.

1. Is conundrum Latin?
2. What is the etymology of the word for?
3. What is another word for a conundrum?
4. What is an example of a conundrum?

Is conundrum Latin?

Conundrum is not a Latin word, but the best theory for its origin is that it was invited as a parody of a Latin word by students, probably at Oxford University.

What is the etymology of the word for?

Etymology. From Middle English for, from Old English for (“for, because of”), from Proto-Germanic *furi (“for”), from Proto-Indo-European *preh₂-.

What is another word for a conundrum?

Definitions of conundrum. a difficult problem. synonyms: brain-teaser, enigma, riddle. type of: problem. a question raised for consideration or solution.

What is an example of a conundrum?

: an intricate and difficult problem. He is faced with the conundrum of trying to find a job without having experience.