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unproblematic

|un/prob/le/mat/ic|

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/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.

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