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/ˈprɒb.ləm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
"The team is working hard to find a solution to the problem." - 2
A question proposed for solution or discussion.
"In mathematics, a problem often requires a specific method to solve."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek word 'problema', meaning 'anything put forward, a task, or a question', coming from 'proballein' (to throw before). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially referring to a difficult question proposed for discussion or solution before broadening to general difficulties.
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problème
Transliteration: problème
"Nous devons résoudre ce problème."
Problem
Transliteration: Problem
"Wir müssen dieses Problem lösen."
problema
Transliteration: problema
"Dobbiamo risolvere questo problema."
problema
Transliteration: problema
"Necesitamos resolver este problema."
problema
Transliteration: problema
"Precisamos resolver este problema."
समस्या
Transliteration: samasya
"हमें इस समस्या का समाधान करना है।"
问题
Transliteration: wèntí
"我们需要解决这个问题。"
문제
Transliteration: munje
"우리는 이 문제를 해결해야 합니다."
問題
Transliteration: mondai
"私たちはこの問題を解決する必要があります。"
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