problematic

[ prob-luh-mat-ik ]
/ ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /
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adjective

of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
Often prob·lem·at·i·cal.

Origin of problematic

1600–10; < Late Latin problēmaticus < Greek problēmatikós, equivalent to problēmat- (stem of próblēma) problem + -ikos -ic

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Words nearby problematic

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Definition for problematic (2 of 2)

problematics
[ prob-luh-mat-iks ]
/ ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪks /

plural noun

the uncertainties or difficulties inherent in a situation or plan.

Origin of problematics

First recorded in 1955–60; see origin at problematic, -ics

Words related to problematic

tricky, ambiguous, uncertain, puzzling, unsettled, precarious, dubious, moot, questionable, arguable, chancy, debatable, disputable, doubtful, enigmatic, iffy, indecisive, open, suspect, dubitable

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British Dictionary definitions for problematic

problematic

problematical

/ (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk) /

adjective

having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable
logic obsolete (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold Compare apodeictic (def. 2), assertoric

Derived forms of problematic

problematically, adverb