subproblem

prob·lem

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prob-luh m]
- /ˈprɒb ləm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prob-luh m]
- /ˈprɒb ləm/

Definitions of subproblem word

noun subproblem any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty. 1
noun subproblem a question proposed for solution or discussion. 1
noun subproblem Mathematics. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction. 1
adjective subproblem difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child. 1
adjective subproblem Literature. dealing with choices of action difficult either for an individual or for society at large: a problem play. 1
idioms subproblem no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to express confirmation, affirmation, or gratitude). 1

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Origin of subproblem

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 Subproblem

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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subproblem 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.

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

subproblem usage trend in Literature

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