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31problematic — problematic, problematical Both forms are used in BrE and AmE with no discernible difference in meaning, but problematic is (understandably, being shorter) much more common (eight times more so in the OEC) than problematical …
32baffling — adjective making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe (Freq. 1) a baffling problem I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast a problematic situation at home • Syn: ↑elusive, ↑knotty, ↑problematic, ↑ …
33'-ic' and '-ical' words — Many adjectives end in ic or ical . ◊ adjectives related to ic nouns Sometimes an adjective ending in ical is related to a noun ending in ic . She loved music and played the piano well. The majority of the finance for musical performances comes… …
34'-ic' words — Many adjectives end in ic or ical . ◊ adjectives related to ic nouns Sometimes an adjective ending in ical is related to a noun ending in ic . She loved music and played the piano well. The majority of the finance for musical performances comes… …
35'-ical' words — Many adjectives end in ic or ical . ◊ adjectives related to ic nouns Sometimes an adjective ending in ical is related to a noun ending in ic . She loved music and played the piano well. The majority of the finance for musical performances comes… …
36Assertorial — As ser*to ri*al, a. Asserting that a thing is; opposed to {problematical} and {apodeictical}. [1913 Webster] …
37Doubtful — Doubt ful, a. 1. Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure.… …
38Modality — Mo*dal i*ty, n. [Cf. F. modalit[ e].] 1. The quality or state of being modal. [1913 Webster] 2. (Logic & Metaph.) A modal relation or quality; a mode or point of view under which an object presents itself to the mind. According to Kant, the… …
39Uncertain — Un*cer tain, a. [Pref. un + certain. Cf. {Incertain}.] 1. Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Man, without the protection of a superior Being, . . . is uncertain of everything that… …
40uncertain — adjective Date: 14th century 1. indefinite, indeterminate < the time of departure is uncertain > 2. not certain to occur ; problematical < his success was uncertain > 3. not reliable ; untrustworthy < an uncertain ally > …
