problem- root words — words with the problem- root

The root problem- comes from Greek problema, meaning thing thrown forward. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including problematical, problematically. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the problem- root

Explore words with problem- — words containing the problem- root and sharing its sense of "thing thrown forward". Examples include problematical, problematically. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does problem- mean?

The problem- root means thing thrown forward, from Greek problema. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.