Definitions for problem

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problem prob·lem

Spelling: [prob-luh m]

IPA: /ˈprɒb ləm/

Problem is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 177 anagrams from letters in problem (belmopr).

Definitions for problem

noun

1. any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
2. a question proposed for solution or discussion.
3. Mathematics. a statement requiring a solution, usually by means of a mathematical operation or geometric construction.

adjective

1. difficult to train or guide; unruly:
2. Literature. dealing with choices of action difficult either for an individual or for society at large:

Idioms

1. no problem, (used as a conventional reply to a request or to express confirmation, affirmation, or gratitude).

Origin of problem

1350-1400; Middle English probleme Latin problēma Greek próblēma orig., obstacle, (akin to probállein to throw or lay before), equivalent to pro- pro-² + -b

Examples for problem

The financial as well as this ecclesiastical question was a problem.

In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem.

Every once in a while, they act swiftly and acknowledge the problem.

The third problem is the evidence of corroborating witnesses.

Part of the problem is the mandate of the war and the means with which the U.S. is fighting it do not match up.

Anyone who tries to draw attention to threats instead of quietly burying them is worsening the problem.

To solve their problem the engineers borrowed an idea from the Sumerians.

But this physical involvement, or lack of it, is only part of the problem.

That the problem is here crying aloud for solution is apparent.

Today we can declare: Government is not the problem, and government is not the solution.