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- [prob-luh-mat-ik]
- /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prob-luh-mat-ik]
- /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk/
Definition of problematically word
- adjective problematically of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable. 1
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Origin of problematically
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Late Latin problēmaticus < Greek problēmatikós, equivalent to problēmat- (stem of próblēma) problem + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Problematically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
problematically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
problematically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for problematically
adv problematically
- ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
adverb problematically
- challengingly — in a way that challenges or defies someone
- distrustfully — In a distrustful manner.
- doubtingly — In a doubting manner.
- hesitatingly — In a hesitating manner.
- inconveniently — not easily accessible or at hand: The phone is in an inconvenient place.
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