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  • 41problem — [14] A problem is etymologically something ‘thrown forward’. The word comes via Old French probleme and Latin problēma from Greek próblēma, a derivative of probállein ‘throw forward’. This was a compound verb formed from the prefix pro ‘forward’… …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 42problem —    A situation or question that presents perplexity, or a challenge, a mystery or puzzle which begs to be solved. In art education, assignments are often posed as problems. To students of creativity, finding or formulating a problem is considered …

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  • 43problem — 1. noun 1) they ran into a problem Syn: difficulty, trouble, worry, complication, difficult situation; snag, hitch, drawback, stumbling block, obstacle, hurdle, hiccup, setback, catch; predicament, plight; misfortune …

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  • 44problem — prob•lem [[t]ˈprɒb ləm[/t]] n. 1) any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty 2) a question proposed for solution or discussion 3) Math. a statement requiring a solution, usu. by means of a mathematical operation or… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 45Problem — das Problem, e (Grundstufe) eine Sorge oder schwierige Aufgabe, die jmd. hat Synonym: Schwierigkeit Beispiele: Sie hat oft Probleme mit ihrem Sohn. Kein Problem! Kollokation: ein Problem lösen …

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  • 46problem — [14] A problem is etymologically something ‘thrown forward’. The word comes via Old French probleme and Latin problēma from Greek próblēma, a derivative of probállein ‘throw forward’. This was a compound verb formed from the prefix pro ‘forward’… …

    Word origins

  • 47problem — Synonyms and related words: Chinese puzzle, ado, aggravation, annoyance, anxiety, bad news, baffle, bafflement, baffling problem, basis, bedevilment, besetment, bewilderment, blemish, bone of contention, bore, bother, botheration, bothersomeness …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 48Problem — 1. Angelegenheit, Aufgabe, Fall, Frage, Problematik, Punkt, Sache, Thema. 2. Ärger, Erschwernis, Erschwerung, Komplikation, Schwierigkeit, Unannehmlichkeit, Verwicklung; (geh.): Beschwernis; (bildungsspr.): Krux; (ugs.): Scherereien; (südd.,… …

    Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme

  • 49problem — noun 1) there s a problem Syn: difficulty, worry, complication, snag, hitch, drawback, stumbling block, obstacle, hiccup, setback, catch; informal dilemma, headache 2) I don t want to be a problem Syn …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 50Problem — uždavinys statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. problem; task vok. Aufgabe, f; Problem, n; Task, f rus. задача, f pranc. problème, m; tâche, f …

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