n. [ F. problème, L. problema, fr. Gr. &unr_; anything thrown forward, a question proposed for solution, fr. &unr_; to throw or lay before; &unr_; before, forward + &unr_; to throw. Cf. Parable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Problem differs from theorem in this, that a problem is something to be done, as to bisect a triangle, to describe a circle, etc.; a theorem is something to be proved, as that all the angles of a triangle are equal to two right angles. [ 1913 Webster ]
Plane problem (Geom.),
Solid problem (Geom.),
Diligent inquiries into remote and problematical guilt leave a gate wide open to . . . informers. Swift. [1913 Webster]
n. One who proposes problems. [ R. ] Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To propose problems. [ R. ] “Hear him problematize.” B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]