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English word problem comes from Ancient Greek προβάλλω, and later Latin problema (Problem, puzzle, enigma, question proposed for solution.)
προβάλλω (Ancient Greek)
πρόβλημα (Ancient Greek)
problema (Latin)
Problem, puzzle, enigma, question proposed for solution.
probleme (Old French)
probleme (Middle English)
problem (English)
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.. A puzzling circumstance.. A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise. (of a person or an animal) Difficult to train or guide; unruly.. Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.