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noun, plural -ties.
1.
the fact or condition of being difficult.
2.
Often, difficul·ties. an embarrassing situation, especially of financial affairs.
3.
a trouble or struggle.
4.
a cause of trouble, struggle, or embarrassment.
5.
EXPANDa disagreement or dispute.
6.
reluctance; unwillingness.
7.
a demur; objection.
8.
COLLAPSEsomething that is hard to do, understand, or surmount; an impediment or obstacle.
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Word Origin & History
difficulty
late 14c., from O.Fr. difficulte, from L. difficultatem (nom. difficultus), from difficilis "hard," from dis- "not, away from" + facilis "easy" (see facile).
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