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Definition of “problematical”

problematical (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪkəl) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (formal) = problematic

problematic (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk Pronunciation for problematic or problematical

Definitions

adjective

  1. having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable
  2. (logic, obsolete) (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold Compare apodeictic (sense 2), assertoric

Derived Forms

ˌproblemˈatically adverb

Example Sentences Including 'problematical'

' But he said achieving that objective will be problematical in the short term.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
BATTING MAY have been problematical at times here yesterday, but it was never as difficult as Kent made it appear.
Independent (1998)
But without the United States Britain's survival would have been problematical.
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
Ellen Sinclair and I have a problematical sort of relationship.
Delman, David Death of a Nymph
Focusing attention on the simple business of walking two blocks to her door was problematical , however.
Clive Barker SACRAMENT (2001)
It regards the running of such an unwieldy, unwholesome enterprise as deeply problematical.
Spiked (2004)
One problematical book concerning family life is a Trick of the Light by Hobart author Susanaa Van Essen.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
The other, some twenty miles to the west, was more problematical.
Ruell, Patrick The Only Game
There are, however, certain traits within post-modernity which make dialogue with religious faith a problematical undertaking.
Irish Times (2002)

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