English Explanatory Dictionary

problematize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make something into a problem.
  2. To consider something as if it were a problem.
  3. To propose problems.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɒbləmətaɪz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmətaɪz/

Word forms

problematize problematizes problematizing problematized problematise

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρόβλημα, προβλήματος (próblēma, problḗmatos) + -ize.

Derived words

deproblematize problematizable problematization problematizer reproblematize unproblematized
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