The challenge
Example: The challenge requires creative thinking and problem solving
Definition
"The challenge" refers to a difficult task or problem that requires effort, skill, and determination to overcome. It often involves testing one's abilities or pushing boundaries, such as when a challenge requires creative thinking and problem solving.
Etymology
The phrase "the challenge" originates from the Old French word 'chalenge,' meaning accusation or dispute, which itself comes from the Latin 'calumnia,' meaning false accusation. Over time, it evolved to mean a call to prove one's abilities, leading to the modern sense of a difficult task or test.
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"The challenge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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