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[ˈprɒbləm], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome
(e.g: they have financial problems)
- an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law
Phrases:
- have a problem with
- no problem
- that's your problem
Origin
:
late Middle English (originally denoting a riddle or a question for academic discussion): from Old French probleme, via Latin from Greek problēma, from proballein ‘put forth’, from pro ‘before’ + ballein ‘to throw’
[ˈprɒbləm], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- denoting or relating to people whose behaviour causes difficulties to themselves and others
(e.g: practitioners help families develop strategies for managing problem behaviour in teens)
Phrases:
- have a problem with
- no problem
- that's your problem
Origin
:
late Middle English (originally denoting a riddle or a question for academic discussion): from Old French probleme, via Latin from Greek problēma, from proballein ‘put forth’, from pro ‘before’ + ballein ‘to throw’
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