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Assertoric and Problematic Definitions

Assertoric

(logic) Stating that which is actual.

Problematic

Posing a problem; difficult to solve
A repair that proved more problematic than first expected.

Problematic

Open to doubt; debatable
"if you ever get married, which seems to me extremely problematic" (Oscar Wilde).

Problematic

Not settled; unresolved or dubious
A problematic future.

Problematic

Something that poses a problem or difficulty
"[a book that] poses the problematics of memory in another light altogether" (Daphne Merkin).
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Problematic

Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):

Problematic

Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide.

Problematic

Not settled, uncertain, of uncertain outcome; debatable, questionable, open to doubt.
A problematic analysis
It portends a problematic future for the movement

Problematic

(sociology) Contributing (especially if subtly) to discrimination (such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ageism).

Problematic

Only affirming the possibility that a predicate be actualised.
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Problematic

A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study.

Problematic

Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful.
Diligent inquiries into remote and problematical guilt leave a gate wide open to . . . informers.

Problematic

Open to doubt or debate;
If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic

Problematic

Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve;
A baffling problem
I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast
A problematic situation at home

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