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issue

/ˈɪsjuː/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A matter or point at issue between parties.

    - "The issue of who would pay the bills caused a heated argument."
    - "The resolution of the issue was long overdue."
  • Noun

    A difficulty or problem.

    - "Finding a solution to the issue of unemployment is a top priority."
    - "The issue of climate change is a pressing concern."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɪsjuː/



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  2. /ˈɪʃ(j)u/



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Synonyms

charge , sally , sortie , descendant , fruit of one's loins , offspring , begive
Rhymes
Words rhyming with issue
peruse , dew , muse , abuse , news , cue , queue , rew
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. issue (English) : To give out or send forth

  2. issue (English) : A magazine or periodical

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. aussew

  2. issue

  3. eject

  4. ejaculate

  5. Iosa

  6. isle

  7. aise

Variants
List of all variants of issue that leads to same result
at issue , in issue , issue , issueless , issues , make an issue of , make an issue of it , issued , issuer , issuers , issuing , standard-issue , take issue , take issue with , taken issue , taken issue with , takes issue , takes issue with , taking issue , taking issue with , took issue , took issue with , wedge issue , force the issue , without issue
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

issues, issued, issuing

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'geseogan' meaning 'to see' or 'to know'. The modern term 'issue' comes from the Middle English term 'issuen', which meant 'to come out' or 'to originate'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'issue' is often used in politics to refer to a statement or position taken by a political party or candidate.

  2. The term 'issue' is also used in printing to refer to a single page or sheet of paper.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. problem: An issue is a type of problem that requires a solution.

  2. debate: Issues are often the subject of debates between individuals or groups.

  3. conflict: An issue can be a source of conflict between parties.

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, the term 'issue' is often used to refer to a central theme or topic. In art, it can refer to a problem or challenge that an artist seeks to address. In music, it can refer to a topic or theme that a song addresses.

How to Memorize "issue"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a debate between two parties over an important issue. Visualize the back and forth between the parties and the emotions involved.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'issue' with the idea of a problem or difficulty. Think of a time when you had to overcome a difficult issue.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Is Someone Urging Us To Issue' to remember the definition of issue as 'a matter or point at issue between parties'.

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