problematic
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ləˈmætAlso, prob·lem·at·i·cal.
Origin:
1600–10; < Late Latin problēmaticus < Greek problēmatikós, equivalent to problēmat- (stem of próblēma) problem + -ikos -ic
1600–10; < Late Latin problēmaticus < Greek problēmatikós, equivalent to problēmat- (stem of próblēma) problem + -ikos -ic
Related forms
prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·prob·lem·at·ic, adjective
non·prob·lem·at·i·cal, adjective
non·prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly, adverb
qua·si-prob·lem·at·ic, adjective
Synonyms
unsure, indeterminate, unsettled, dubious, ambiguous.
unsure, indeterminate, unsettled, dubious, ambiguous.
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Problematic
is always a great word to know.
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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plural noun
the uncertainties or difficulties inherent in a situation or plan.
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problematic or problematical (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable |
| 2. | obsolete logic apodeictic Compare assertoric (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold |
| problematical or problematical | |
| —adj | |
| problem'atically or problematical | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
problematic
1609, shortening of problematical (1570), from L.L. problematicus, from Gk. problematikos "pertaining to a problem," from problematos, gen. of problema (see problem).
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Example sentences
Also problematic could be the small fortune she stands to make from her shocking and, at times, steamy book.
Then they argued over whether it would become problematic.
Applying the biological species concept to these guys gets problematic.
Here is where the best-of-the-decade rule became a little problematic.
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