ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Problematize

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒbləmətaɪz/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Problematize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make something into a problem.

Meaning

(transitive) To make something into a problem.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To consider something as if it were a problem.
  2. (intransitive) To propose problems.

Example Sentences

Hear him problematize.
"If the mob are involved in building a casino," Tina says, "offing some guy who's problematizing their plans is nothing to them. […]
Dr Allen said it could affect social cohesion and potentially drive harmful rhetoric around migration when Australia's population change was problematised.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include problematise, problemise, problemize, reproblematize, politicize, controversialize.

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