difficulties
/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/
Meanings
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noun
A state of finding it hard to accomplish or understand something.
- "The math problem was a difficulty for her."
- "The new software has many difficulties that need to be addressed."
- "He faced numerous difficulties in his career."
Pronunciation
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/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with difficultiescomplicities , obstacles , challenges , complexities
Variants
List of all variants of difficulties that leads to same resultdifficulties , difficulty , technical difficulties
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Middle English difficilte, from Old French difficile, from dis- 'apart' + facile 'easily done'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the longest word in English with the most number of letters that can be formed without repeating any letter is 'difficulties'?
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The term 'difficulties' is also used in psychology to describe a person's inability to perform a task due to mental or physical impairments.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
challenges: Similar concept to difficulties, but often implies a sense of opportunity or excitement.
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obstacles: A type of difficulty that specifically blocks progress or achievement.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, difficulties can symbolize challenges or obstacles that characters must overcome. In art, difficulties can be depicted as complex problems or intricate designs.
How to Memorize "difficulties"
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visualize
- Imagine a mountain that you must climb to understand or accomplish a difficult task.
- Visualize a puzzle that needs to be solved to understand the concept of difficulties. -
associate
- Associate the word 'difficulties' with the word 'challenges' to remember its positive connotation.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'D-I-F-F-I-C-U-L-T-I-E-S' to remember the meaning: 'Difficulties are obstacles that need to be overcome.'
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