problematical
problematical · more problematical · most problematical
Doubtful or disputedDoubtful or disputed.
US/pɹˌɑbləmˈætɪkəl/
Meaning
2 sensesDoubtful or disputed.
Dubious or ambiguous.
More definitions
- open to doubt or debate
- making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Origin
From Latin problēmaticus + -al. By surface analysis, problematic + -al.From Latin problēmaticus + -al. By surface analysis, problematic + -al.
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Forms
more problematical, most problematical| Comparative | more problematical Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most problematical Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- open to doubt or debate:debatableproblematic
- making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe:bafflingelusiveknottyproblematictough
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedproblem
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form