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problematic

Syllabification: (prob·lem·at·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌpräbləˈmatik/

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Definition of problematic

adjective

  • constituting or presenting a problem or difficulty:the situation was problematic for teachers
  • doubtful or questionable.

noun

  • a thing that constitutes a problem or difficulty:the problematics of artificial intelligence

Derivatives

problematical

adjective

problematically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: via French from late Latin problematicus, from Greek problēmatikos, from problēma (see problem)

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