The difficulty
Example: The difficulty increases as the problem becomes more complex
Definition
"The difficulty" refers to the level of challenge or complexity involved in a task, problem, or situation, often indicating how hard it is to understand, perform, or overcome. For example, "The difficulty increases as the problem becomes more complex."
Etymology
The phrase "the difficulty" derives from the Old French word 'difficulté,' which came from Latin 'difficultas,' meaning hardship or trouble. Did you know? The root 'difficilis' in Latin literally means 'not easy,' combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'facilis' (easy).
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"The difficulty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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