PROBLEMATICALLY

problematically

(adverb) in such a way as to pose a problem

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

problematically (comparative more problematically, superlative most problematically)

In a problematic manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PROBLEMATIC

Prob`lem*at"ic, Prob`lem*at"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. problematicus, Gr. problématique.]

Definition: Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful.

– Prob`lem*at"ic*al*ly, adv. Diligent inquiries into remote and problematical guilt leave a gate wide open to . . . informers. Swift.

PROBLEMATICAL

Prob`lem*at"ic, Prob`lem*at"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. problematicus, Gr. problématique.]

Definition: Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful.

– Prob`lem*at"ic*al*ly, adv. Diligent inquiries into remote and problematical guilt leave a gate wide open to . . . informers. Swift.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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4 April 2025

GUILLOTINE

(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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