problematize

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/ˈprɒbləmətaɪz/ · prob-le-ma-tize

to make something into a problem or to present it as a problematic issue.

Meanings

verbformal

to make something into a problem or to present it as a problematic issue.

کسی چیز کو مسئلہ بنانا یا اسے ایک پیچیدہ مسئلے کے طور پر پیش کرنا۔

مسئلہ بنانا

masla banana

Synonyms

challengequestionproblematizeچیلنج کرناسوال کرنامسئلہ بنانا

Antonyms

resolvesimplifysettleحل کرناآسان کرناتعمیر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • problematize assumptions
  • problematize discourse
  • problematize identity

Example Sentences

The author aims to problematize traditional views on gender roles.

مصنف روایتی نظریات کو صنفی کرداروں پر مسئلہ بنانا چاہتا ہے۔

Musannif riwajati nazaryaat ko zannai kirdaron par masla banana chahta hai.

In her dissertation, she plans to problematize the complexities of cultural identity.

اپنی تحقیق میں، وہ ثقافتی شناخت کی پیچیدگیوں کو مسئلہ بنانا چاہتی ہے۔

Apni tahqiq mein, woh saqafati shanakht ki paichidgiyon ko masla banana chahti hai.

We need to problematize the dominant narratives surrounding historical events.

ہمیں تاریخی واقعات کے گرد موجود غالب بیانیوں کو مسئلہ بنانا چاہیے۔

Hamen tareekhi waqiat ke gird maujood ghalib bayaniyon ko masla banana chahiye.

Easily Confused With

problematical:The word 'problematical' refers to something that poses a problem but does not encompass the action of making it a problem.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'problem' to remember the root of the word.

Imagine a person highlighting issues in a debate.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "problematize" — to make a problem of something

First known use: 1960s

The term emerged in the mid-20th century as discussions in critical theory and philosophy began to focus on the nature and implications of problems in various discourses.