problematic

English

/ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/, /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/

adjective
Definitions
  • Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):
  • (logic) Only affirming the possibility that a predicate be actualised.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French problématique derived from Latin problematicus derived from Ancient Greek προβληματικός.

Origin

Ancient Greek

προβληματικός

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