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The word problem comes from a Greek word meaning what?

problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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The problem is that the world did not, which was partially why he’d agreed to talk to me.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2026

It was her money, her mistake — if it even was a mistake — and her problem to fix.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

Instead, the problem was the information ecosystem of our era.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2026

There is one glaring problem: Software doesn’t rebel.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

“They are turning all residents away, Richard. The problem is the roads. They aren’t passable. And with Emily in full swing, it’s simply too dangerous.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

But she said problems appear on Google Maps now and again but she did not know what causes them.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Published in eBioMedicine, the findings could help explain persistent problems such as fatigue-related loss of motivation, slower movement, and memory difficulties.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

Hoovering up gobs of information, analyzing data without external constraints, and addressing complex problems on a purely pragmatic, results-oriented basis allow AI to offer insights and strategies that its human creators haven’t foreseen.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

A lot of the so-called "problems" during teenage years are related to androgens, a hormone which, although present in girls, is more prevalent in boys.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

I’d still rather have Tadeo’s problems than mine.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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