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problematic

/ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or causing difficulties, troubles, or problems.


Antonyms

unproblematic
Synonyms

controversial , doubtful , dubious , questionable , uncertain , complex , complicated , difficult , involved , troublesome
Variants
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problematic , problematical , problematically , problematics
Etymology
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From late Middle English (denoting a person who causes trouble): from Latin problematicus, from probare 'test' + -maticus 'pertaining to'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'problematic' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In mathematics, a problematic number is a number that cannot be expressed as a sum of two cubes in two different ways.


Related Concepts
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  1. Challenging: Refers to situations or tasks that are difficult but not impossible to accomplish.

  2. Complex: Refers to things that have many parts or require a great deal of thought and analysis.


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The term 'problematic' is often used in various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and sociology to refer to issues or situations that are complex and difficult to understand or solve. It can also be used to describe things that are challenging or controversial.

How to Memorize "problematic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or situation that is causing difficulties or problems.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'problematic' with the concept of difficulty or challenges.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Make Bothered And Complicated Trouble' to remember the meaning of problematic.


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