in aenigmate

Latin

Etymology

in +‎ aenigma (“enigma, mystery”)

Adverb

in aenigmate (not comparable)

  1. (Late Latin) darkly, in an obscure manner
    • 405 CE, Jerome, Vulgate I Corinthios.13.12:
      Videmus nunc per speculum in aenigmate, tunc autem faciem ad faciem.
      Now we see through a mirror darkly, but then face to face.
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