problematic

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Middle French problématique, from Late Latin problematicus, from Ancient Greek προβληματικός (problēmatikós), from πρόβλημα (próblēma, “outjutting, barrier, problem”), from προβάλλω (probállō, “I throw, place before”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw, place”). By surface analysis, problem +‎ -atic. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɹɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/ === Adjective === problematic (comparative more problematic, superlative most problematic) Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s): Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide. Not settled, uncertain, of uncertain outcome; debatable, questionable, open to doubt. (sociology) Contributing (especially if subtly) to discrimination (such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ageism). (logic, dated) Only affirming the possibility that a predicate be actualised. ==== Synonyms ==== (posing a problem): difficult, troublesome, complicated, complex, involved (open to debate): doubtful, dubious, questionable, controversial, uncertain ==== Antonyms ==== unproblematic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== problem ==== Translations ==== === Noun === problematic (plural problematics) A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study. ==== Translations ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French problématique, from Late Latin problematicus. Equivalent to problemă +‎ -atic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pro.bleˈma.tik/ === Adjective === problematic m or n (feminine singular problematică, masculine plural problematici, feminine/neuter plural problematice) problematic ==== Declension ====