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noun
1.
any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
2.
a question proposed for solution or discussion.
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Mathematics. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction.
adjective
4.
difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child.
5.
Literature. dealing with choices of action difficult either for an individual or for society at large: a problem play.
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Problems
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to express confirmation, affirmation, or gratitude).
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English probleme < Latin problēma < Greek próblēma orig., obstacle, (akin to probállein to throw or lay before), equivalent to pro- pro-2 + -blē-, variant stem of bállein to throw (compare parabola) + -ma noun suffix of result
1350–1400; Middle English probleme < Latin problēma < Greek próblēma orig., obstacle, (akin to probállein to throw or lay before), equivalent to pro- pro-2 + -blē-, variant stem of bállein to throw (compare parabola) + -ma noun suffix of result
Related forms
sub·prob·lem, noun
Synonyms
1, 2. puzzle, riddle, enigma.
1, 2. puzzle, riddle, enigma.
Antonyms
1. certitude.
1. certitude.
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Example Sentences
- Have students get into groups and discuss some of the problems that arise when keeping marine animals in aquariums.
- The research could have implications for the treatment of reproduction problems in a number of animals-and perhaps even in humans.
- As an old school developer, the only way forward is to fix the problems.
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