difficult

Meanings

• Adjective

  Hard to do or understand; posing a challenge.

• Adjective

  Giving a person a lot of trouble or difficulty.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

burdensome , cumbersome , hard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with difficult
grumble , humble , jumble , rumbles , stumble

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Variants

List of all variants of difficult that leads to same result
difficult , difficultly

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Forms

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difficulties, difficultly

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Etymology

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Old French difficile, from dis- 'apart' + facile 'easily done'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'difficult' has approximately 1,500 letters when spelled out in English.

2. In the English language, the letter 'u' is the most common letter in words that rhyme with 'difficult'.

3. The term 'difficulty' has been used in space exploration to describe the challenges faced by astronauts and spacecraft.

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Related Concepts

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1. challenge: A situation or task that tests a person's abilities, skills, or strengths.

2. obstacle: Something that prevents or hinders progress or achievement.

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Culture

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The word 'difficult' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict challenges, struggles, and hardships. In music, it is often used metaphorically to describe complex compositions or difficult passages. In everyday life, it is a common term used to describe tasks or situations that require effort and determination.

How to Memorize "difficult"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mountain climb or a complex puzzle to remember the meaning of 'difficult'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'difficult' with the word 'challenge' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DIF' to remember the meaning: Difficult = 'D'ifficult 'I's 'F'un.

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