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
- (transitive) To consider something as if it were a problem.
- (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
- problematizes
- problematizing
- problematized
- problematise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include problematise, problemise, problemize, reproblematize, politicize, controversialize.
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