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- [prob-luh-mat-ik]
- /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk/
- /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prob-luh-mat-ik]
- /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk/
Definitions of problematic word
- adjective problematic of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable. 1
- adjective problematic posing a problem 1
- adjective problematic unresolved 1
- noun problematic sth posing a problem 1
- adjective problematic Something that is problematic involves problems and difficulties. 0
- adjective problematic having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable 0
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Origin of problematic
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Late Latin problēmaticus < Greek problēmatikós, equivalent to problēmat- (stem of próblēma) problem + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Problematic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
problematic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
problematic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for problematic
adj problematic
- at issue — The question or point at issue is the question or point that is being argued about or discussed.
- backbreaker — a wrestling hold in which a wrestler uses his knee or shoulder as a fulcrum to bend his opponent's body backwards
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
- borderline — The borderline between two different or opposite things is the division between them.
- chancy — Something that is chancy involves a lot of risk or uncertainty.
adjective problematic
- amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
- doubtable — (uncommon) Capable of being doubted; doubtful; dubious; dubitable. See usage notes below.
- easy — not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
Antonyms for problematic
adj problematic
- in the clouds — a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth's surface.
- indefectible — not defectible; not liable to defect or failure.
- ideal — a standard of perfection or excellence.
adjective problematic
- fixable — to repair; mend.
Top questions with problematic
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