Problematic

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/
• GenAm IPA: /ËŒpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/

Origin

Shortening of problematical, from Late Latin problematicus, from Ancient Greek προβληματικός, from πρόβλημα (problēma, "outjutting, barrier, problem"), from προβάλλω (proballō, "I throw, place before"), from πρό (pro, "before") + βάλλω (ballō, "I throw, place").

Adjective

adjective

1. posing a problem; difficult to overcome or solve
2. debatable; open to doubt
3. unresolved or dubious
4. doubtful or uncertain in its outcome

Full definition of problematic

Noun

1. (chiefly in the plural) A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study