problematize
gb/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/ us/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
C2
Inglés
megkérdőjelez, problematizál, problémaként kezel, problémaként állít be
VERBO
C2
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
problematize [an idea/assumption/category]
The essay problematizes the idea that technology is always neutral.
Az esszé megkérdőjelezi azt az elképzelést, hogy a technológia mindig semleges.
Her research problematizes simple divisions between public and private life.
Kutatása megkérdőjelezi a köz- és a magánélet közötti egyszerű felosztást.
The film problematizes traditional ideas of heroism instead of simply celebrating them.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The article problematizes the idea of a single national identity.
A cikk megkérdőjelezi az egységes nemzeti identitás gondolatát.
We were asked to problematize common beliefs about success.
Arra kértek minket, hogy kérdőjelezzük meg a sikerrel kapcsolatos általános hiedelmeket.
Error frecuente:
This is a formal, academic verb; in everyday English, question, challenge, or complicate is usually more natural.
Significado
Critically question an assumption
Colocaciones
problematize an idea
|problematize a concept
|problematize an assumption
|problematize a category
|problematize the notion of
|problematize a binary
|problematize a narrative
|problematize a claim
|problematize identity
|problematize the relationship between
Sinónimos
question (More general and less academic.)
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challenge (Often suggests active disagreement or opposition.)
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interrogate (Similarly academic; emphasizes close critical examination.)
Antónimos
accept (Treats something as true or valid rather than questionable.)
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assume (Takes something as given without critical examination.)
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affirm (Supports or confirms an idea rather than casting doubt on it.)
Temas
academia
|critical_thinking
|ideas
|debate
Definición
To ask critical questions about an idea that people often accept as simple or true.
To examine an idea, category, or assumption critically so as to show that it is not simple, natural, or beyond question.
VERBO
C2
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
problematize [a behavior/group/topic] as [a problem/risk/threat]
Critics say the campaign problematizes teenage behavior that is actually normal.
A bírálók szerint a kampány problémaként állítja be azt a kamaszkori viselkedést, amely valójában normális.
The report problematizes remote work mainly as a security risk, not as an employee benefit.
A jelentés a távmunkát főként biztonsági kockázatként állítja be, nem pedig a munkavállalók számára előnyként.
Early media coverage problematized migration as a crisis rather than discussing long-term policy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The policy problematizes social media use among children.
A szakpolitika problémaként kezeli a gyermekek közösségimédia-használatát.
The article problematizes homelessness as a public issue.
A cikk a hajléktalanságot közügyi problémaként állítja be.
Error frecuente:
Do not use it simply to mean cause a practical problem in casual speech; use create a problem or make something a problem.
Significado
Treat as a problem
Colocaciones
problematize youth culture
|problematize migration
|problematize poverty
|problematize a behavior
|problematize difference
|problematize risk
|problematize sexuality
|problematize disability
|problematize old age
|problematize social media use
Sinónimos
frame (More neutral; means to present something in a particular way.)
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pathologize (Stronger; means to present something as abnormal or like an illness.)
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cast as a problem (Plain phrase with a similar meaning.)
Antónimos
normalize (Presents something as normal rather than problematic.)
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deproblematize (Rare and technical; means to remove something from a problem frame.)
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legitimize (Presents something as acceptable or valid.)
Temas
academia
|media
|politics
|social_issues
|policy
Definición
To describe or frame something as if it is a problem.
To present, frame, or treat something as a problem that needs explanation, control, or a solution.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
problematize
AFI
GB/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
US/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
prob - lem - at - ize (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (prob)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: problematize
- 3rd Person Singular: problematizes
- Present Participle: problematizing
- Past: problematized
- Past Participle: problematized
Expresiones
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