Problematisch
Example: Het is problematisch om de waarheid altijd te vinden.
Definition
"Problematisch" describes something that presents difficulties or complications, often making a situation or concept challenging to resolve or understand. In philosophy, it refers to issues that are complex and not easily answered, as in the phrase 'Het is problematisch om de waarheid altijd te vinden.'
Etymology
The word "problematisch" comes from the Dutch adjective derived from the noun 'probleem,' which traces back to the Greek 'problema,' meaning 'a task, a problem, or a question proposed for solution.' Did you know? The root 'problema' literally means 'something thrown forward,' reflecting the idea of presenting a challenge to be addressed.
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"Problematisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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