problematical
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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Problematical
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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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 | |
| problematic or problematical (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk) | |
| —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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