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- [prob-luh m]
- /ˈprɒb ləm/
- /ˈprɒbləm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prob-luh m]
- /ˈprɒb ləm/
Definitions of problem word
- noun problem any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. 1
- noun problem a question proposed for solution or discussion. 1
- noun problem Mathematics. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction. 1
- adjective problem difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child. 1
- adjective problem Literature. dealing with choices of action difficult either for an individual or for society at large: a problem play. 1
- idioms problem no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to express confirmation, affirmation, or gratitude). 1
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Origin of problem
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
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 (cf. parabola) + -ma noun suffix of result
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Parts of speech for Problem
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
problem popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
problem usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for problem
noun problem
- abstruseness — hard to understand; recondite; esoteric: abstruse theories.
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- apple of discord — a golden apple inscribed "For the fairest". It was claimed by Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, to whom Paris awarded it, thus beginning a chain of events that led to the Trojan War
- bad news — someone or something regarded as undesirable
- beeswax — Beeswax is wax that is made by bees and used especially for making candles and furniture polish.
adj problem
- backbreaker — a wrestling hold in which a wrestler uses his knee or shoulder as a fulcrum to bend his opponent's body backwards
- difficile — hard to deal with, satisfy, or please.
- easier said than done — difficult to do
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
adjective problem
- dilatory — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
Antonyms for problem
noun problem
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
- band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
- catholicon — a remedy for all ills; panacea
- counteractant — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
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