unproblematic
|un/prob/le/mat/ic|
C1
/ˌʌnˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
without problems
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unproblematic' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'problematic,' which comes from the Greek word 'problematikos,' where 'problema' meant 'problem.'
Historical Evolution
'problematikos' transformed into the Latin word 'problematicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'problematic,' with 'un-' added to form 'unproblematic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'problematikos' meant 'pertaining to a problem,' but 'unproblematic' evolved to mean 'not causing problems.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing or involving any problems or difficulties.
The transition to the new system was unproblematic.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 15:06