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Central banks need to be able to buy bonds if there are short-term malfunctions of the markets. But buying bonds without differentiation and without limits would be very problematic.
Lars Feld

Meaning of "problematic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROBLEMATIC

problematic  [ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROBLEMATIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Problematic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PROBLEMATIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Problematic (album)

Problematic is the eighth studio album by pop punk band All. It was recorded at the band's own recording studio, The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, and released on Epitaph Records in 2000. As of today, this is the band's most recent studio album released under the All name. Problematic was also the band's last album on Epitaph Records. Drummer Bill Stevenson mentioned in a 2004 interview that All are no longer under contract with Epitaph Records, and that their next album will likely be released their own label, Owned & Operated Records, who released the 1999 compilation album All.

Definition of problematic in the English dictionary

The definition of problematic in the dictionary is having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROBLEMATIC


achromatic
ˌækrəˈmætɪk
aromatic
ˌærəˈmætɪk
asymptomatic
æˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk
automatic
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk
axiomatic
ˌæksɪəˈmætɪk
chromatic
krəˈmætɪk
diagrammatic
ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk
diplomatic
ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk
dramatic
drəˈmætɪk
electrochromatic
ɪˌlektrəʊkrəˈmætɪk
emblematic
ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk
idiomatic
ˌɪdɪəˈmætɪk
mathematic
ˌmæθəˈmætɪk
melodramatic
ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk
overdramatic
ˌəʊvədrəˈmætɪk
programmatic
ˌprəʊɡrəˈmætɪk
psychosomatic
ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk
semiautomatic
ˌsɛmɪˌɔːtəˈmætɪk
symptomatic
ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk
unproblematic
ˌʌnˌprɒbləˈmætɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROBLEMATIC

probing
probingly
probiotic
probit
probity
problem
problem area
problem page
problem-free
problem-solving
problematical
problematically
problematics
problemist
probocides
proboscidean
proboscides
proboscidian
proboscis
proboscis monkey

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROBLEMATIC

animatic
charismatic
cinematic
climatic
dogmatic
enigmatic
enzymatic
kinematic
monochromatic
numismatic
pneumatic
pragmatic
prismatic
rheumatic
schematic
simatic
somatic
static
systematic
thematic
traumatic

Synonyms and antonyms of problematic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PROBLEMATIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «problematic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of problematic

Translation of «problematic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROBLEMATIC

Find out the translation of problematic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of problematic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «problematic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有问题的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

problemático
570 millions of speakers

English

problematic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समस्याग्रस्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إشكالية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

проблематично
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

problemático
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনিশ্চিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

problématique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bermasalah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

problematisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

問題がある
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문제가 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Masalah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có vấn đề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிக்கல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समस्याप्रधान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sorunsal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

problematico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

problematyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

проблематично
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

problematic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προβληματική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

problematies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

problematiskt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

problematisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of problematic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROBLEMATIC»

The term «problematic» is very widely used and occupies the 17.084 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROBLEMATIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about problematic

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10 QUOTES WITH «PROBLEMATIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word problematic.
1
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
What I find problematic is the suggestion that when, say, Madonna adopts an African child, she is saving Africa. It's not that simple. You have to do more than go there and adopt a child or show us pictures of children with flies in their eyes. That simplifies Africa.
2
Nicholson Baker
First, if you love the Kindle and it works for you, it isn't problematic, and you should ignore all my criticisms and read the way you want to read.
3
Eric Bogosian
If you say city to people, people have no problem thinking of the city as rife with problematic, screwed-up people, but if you say suburbs - and I'm not the first person to say this, it's been said over and over again in literature - there's a sense of normalcy.
4
Pat Brown
Using MO to link crimes can be problematic.
5
Eliot Engel
Adult stem cells are also problematic, as they are difficult to identify, purify and grow, and simply may not exist for certain diseased tissues that need to be replaced.
6
Lars Feld
Central banks need to be able to buy bonds if there are short-term malfunctions of the markets. But buying bonds without differentiation and without limits would be very problematic.
7
Richard Fleeshman
I have really diverse tastes, which can be problematic sometimes, but it's good because it means I'm always listening to as much music as possible. I love listening to music, whatever genre it is.
8
Anna Freud
Everything becomes so problematic because of basic faults: from a discontent with myself.
9
Romola Garai
I get quite disappointed that we're still telling stories that I think are problematic in terms of what they're saying about women.
10
Ori Gersht
I look at life as a one-time opportunity, and you have to take pleasure in each moment, even if it is very problematic.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROBLEMATIC»

Discover the use of problematic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to problematic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Everyday World As Problematic: A Feminist Sociology
In this collection of essays, sociologist Dorothy E. Smith develops a method for analyzing how women (and men) view contemporary society from specific gendered points of view.
Dorothy E. Smith, 2012
2
Problematic Sovereignty: Contested Rules and Political ...
This work examines the extent to which the notion of sovereignty inhibits the resolution of issues and arrangements within international relations.
Stephen D. Krasner, 2013
3
Problematic Relationships in the Workplace
Written by leading experts on problematic relationships in the workplace, this volume combines scholarship with applications that will be valuable in any organization.
Janie M. Harden Fritz, Becky Lynn Omdahl, 2006
4
Problematic Soils: Proceedings of the Symposium Held at the ...
This volume brings together a collection of papers that highlight the behaviour and characteristics of problematic soils (particularly those found in the UK), and offers guidance on possible treatment techniques that could be applied for ...
Ian Jefferson, 2001
5
Rational Analysis for a Problematic World Revisited: Problem ...
This text covers these low-tech, transparent and participatory techniques. Planning and management is increasingly problematic in the real-world environment of spiralling change and uncertainty.
John Mingers, Jonathan Rosenhead, 2001
6
Assessing Behaviors Regarded as Problematic for People with ...
The inclusion of case histories, with corresponding behavior plans, clearly demonstrates the real-life application of assessment methods.With its strong emphasis on the importance of establishing equitable, respectful relationships between ...
John Clements, Neil Martin, 2002
7
Fundamental Problematic Issues in Turbulence
The intention of the book is to highlight the problematic aspects of turbulence. The contributions treat a variety of mathematical, physical and engineering subjects related to turbulence.
Albert Gyr, Wolfgang Kinzelbach, Arkady Tsinober, 1999
8
Divided Over Thaksin: Thailand's Coup and Problematic Transition
These 13 papers were selected from those given by senior analysts from Thailand and the region at the 2006 and 2007 seminars of the National Thai Studies Centre at the Australian National University.
N. John Funston, 2009
9
Human Conflict: Disagreement, Misunderstanding, and ...
Scholars of conflict study, mediators, and others interested in the cognitive processes behind agreement and understanding will enjoy this book.
C. David Mortensen, 2006
10
Problematic and Risk Behaviours in Psychosis: A Shared ...
This book investigates risk and problem behaviours in psychosis including staff and service factors that can impede the delivery of effective care.
Alan Meaden, David Hacker, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROBLEMATIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term problematic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cambodia: Constitutional Council must reject problematic (...)
Paris, Geneva, Phnom Penh, July 28, 2015 – Cambodia's Constitutional Council must reject the numerous provisions of the Law on ... «FIDH, Jul 15»
2
Offering Wealthy Heirs Crash Courses on Art Problematic
... on Art Problematic. Citigroup offers wealthy heirs an art auction crash course, but is it actually a good idea? Jul 27, 2015 David H. Lenok · EMAIL. inShare ... «WealthManagement.com, Jul 15»
3
Montana Crime Lab: Bullock allowed problematic doctor to perform …
Steve Bullock did not enforce a mandate that a forensic pathologist with a problematic record refrain from conducting infant autopsies when ... «Helena Independent Record, Jul 15»
4
On Ted Cruz's Problematic Plan for Retention Elections in the US …
Republican presidential hopefuls offered a litany of reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings in Obergefell v. Hodges and King v. Burwell ... «United Liberty, Jul 15»
5
4 Secrets to Selling Your Problematic Property
Just because the local real estate market is down or your property is not as eye-catching as it used to be does not mean that you must settle for ... «RealtyBizNews, Jul 15»
6
Cara Delevingne and the Problematic Way We Think About Bisexuality
Whenever I think about the criticism bisexuals face about their sexuality, I think of Charlotte York quipping on Sex and the City, “I'm very into ... «VH1.com, Jul 15»
7
West Hazleton's problematic property
Ellen F. O'Connell/Staff Photographer The property at the corner of North and Wayne streets in West Hazleton, formerly a recycling center and ... «Standard Speaker, Jul 15»
8
The problematic 'saving lives at sea' argument
When those advocating on behalf of refugees criticise clearly bad policies such as temporary protection visas, turning back boats or processing ... «Eureka Street, Jul 15»
9
Business subsidies still problematic, but perhaps less so in AC
States compete to lure new businesses and keep existing ones, which makes incentives and subsidies a necessary evil to maintaining ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
10
Fiat Chrysler to Recall Pickup Trucks With Problematic Airbags
The problematic airbag, typically called an “air curtain,” is mounted in the ceiling above the side windows. The side-impact sensors were not ... «New York Times, Jul 15»

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