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problematically

prob·lem·at·ic
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prob-luh-mat-ik]
    • /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prob-luh-mat-ik]
    • /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk/

Definition of problematically word

  • adjective problematically of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable. 1

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Origin of problematically

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 Problematically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

problematically 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for problematically

adv problematically

  • ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.

adverb problematically

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