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Webster 1913 Edition
Problem
Prob′lem
,Noun.
[F.
problème
, L. problema
, fr. Gr. [GREEK] anything thrown forward, a question proposed for solution, fr. [GREEK] to throw or lay before; [GREEK] before, forward + [GREEK] to throw. Cf. Parable
. ] 1.
A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt.
Bacon.
2.
(Math.)
Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity.
☞ Problem differs from theorem in this, that a problem is something to be done, as to bisect a triangle, to describe a circle, etc.; a theorem is something to be proved, as that all the angles of a triangle are equal to two right angles.
Plane problem
(Geom.)
, a problem that can be solved by the use of the rule and compass.
– Solid problem
(Geom.)
, a problem requiring in its geometric solution the use of a conic section or higher curve.
Webster 1828 Edition
Problem
PROB'LEM
,Noun.
1.
In logic, a preposition that appears neither absolutely true nor false, and consequently may be asserted either in the affirmative or negative.2.
In geometry, a proposition in which some operation or construction is required, as to divide a line or an angle, to let fall a perpendicular, &c.3.
In general, any question involving doubt or uncertainty, and requiring some operation, experiment or further evidence for its solution. The problem is, whether a strong and constant belief that a thing will be, helps any thing to the effecting of the thing.
Definition 2024
problém
problém
Czech
Noun
problém m
Derived terms
- problémový
- bezproblémový
Related terms
- problematický
- problematika
- problematizovat
See also
- řešení n