problem-free
|prob-lem-free|
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/ˈprɑːbləm friː/
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/ˈprɒbləm friː/
without obstacles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'problem-free' is a compound word formed by combining 'problem' and 'free', where 'problem' originates from the Greek word 'problēma', meaning 'obstacle', and 'free' from Old English 'frēo', meaning 'not in bondage'.
Historical Evolution
'Problem' evolved from the Greek 'problēma' through Latin 'problema' and Old French 'probleme', while 'free' evolved from Old English 'frēo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'problem' meant 'obstacle', and 'free' meant 'not in bondage'. Together, they evolved to mean 'without obstacles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
without any problems or difficulties.
The project was completed in a problem-free manner.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45