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Definition of problematic - 3 dictionary results

prob⋅lem⋅at⋅ic

  [prob-luh-mat-ik]
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–adjective
of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
Also, prob⋅lem⋅at⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1600–10; < LL problēmaticus < Gk problēmatikós, equiv. to problēmat- (s. of próblēma) problem + -ikos -ic

Related forms:
prob⋅lem⋅at⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
unsure, indeterminate, unsettled, dubious, ambiguous.

prob⋅lem⋅at⋅ics

  [prob-luh-mat-iks]
–plural noun
the uncertainties or difficulties inherent in a situation or plan.
Origin:
1955–60; see problematic, -ics
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prob·lem·at·ic   (prŏb'lə-māt'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Posing a problem; difficult to solve: a repair that proved more problematic than first expected.

  2. Open to doubt; debatable: "if you ever get married, which seems to me extremely problematic" (Oscar Wilde).

  3. Not settled; unresolved or dubious: a problematic future.

prob'lem·at'i·cal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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