Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning 'difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious'.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Enigmatic
Explanation
Rule: Standard English orthography dictates that words derived from the Greek noun enigma (meaning "riddle") retain the prefix spelling "enigm-" followed by the adjectival suffix "-atic".
Formula: Enigma + atic = Enigmatic
Application: The correct spelling is "Enigmatic". The other variations represent incorrect vowel substitutions (Inigmatic, Anigmatic) or unnecessary consonant doubling (Enigmattic).