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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.
[L. problema; Gr. to throw forward, and to throw; L. pello.] A question proposed.
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


Problem

Problem

See also: problem and problém

German

Noun

Problem n (genitive Problems, plural Probleme)

  1. problem

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Luxembourgish

Etymology

From French problème and German Problem. Pronunciation and gender are based on the French word, whereas the spelling is that of German.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpʁoblæm/

Noun

Problem m (plural Problemer)

  1. problem
    De Jugendchômage ass e Problem, dee séier muss geléist ginn.
    Youth unemployment is a problem that needs to be solved quickly.

problem

problem

See also: Problem and problém

English

Alternative forms

Noun

problem (plural problems or problemata)

  1. A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
    She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism.
  2. A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
  3. A puzzling circumstance.

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Adjective

problem (comparative more problem, superlative most problem)

  1. (of a person or an animal) Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
  2. Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.

See also

External links

  • problem in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • problem in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • problem at OneLook Dictionary Search

Norwegian Bokmål

Noun

problem n (definite singular problemet, indefinite plural problem or problemer, definite plural problema or problemene)

  1. a problem

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

problem n (definite singular problemet, indefinite plural problem, definite plural problema)

  1. a problem

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Polish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈprɔblɛ̃m]

Noun

problem m inan

  1. problem

Declension


Serbo-Croatian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /prǒbleːm/

Noun

pròblēm m (Cyrillic spelling про̀бле̄м)

  1. problem

Declension


Swedish

Pronunciation

Noun

problem n

  1. problem; difficulty
  2. problem; schoolwork exercise

Declension

Inflection of problem 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative problem problemet problem problemen
Genitive problems problemets problems problemens

Related terms

  • problemdiktning
  • problemdrama
  • problemformulering
  • problemfri
  • problemfylld
  • problemhärva
  • probleminventering
  • problemkomplex
  • problemkredit
  • problemlös
  • problemlösare
  • problemlösning
  • problemområde
  • problemorienterad
  • problemsituation
  • problemställning
  • problemtyngd

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