problematize
gb/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/ us/pɹˈɑbəlmətˌaɪz/
C2
Inglés
Acepciones
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Verbo
formal
C2
action
1
Critically question an assumption
To ask critical questions about an idea that people often accept as simple or true.
Patrón de uso:
problematize [an idea/assumption/category]
Error frecuente:
This is a formal, academic verb; in everyday English, question, challenge, or complicate is usually more natural.
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.)
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
Temas
academia
|critical_thinking
|ideas
|debate
Ejemplos
- The essay problematizes the idea that technology is always neutral.
- Her research problematizes simple divisions between public and private life.
- 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.
- We were asked to problematize common beliefs about success.
Verbo
formal
C2
action
2
Treat as a problem
To describe or frame something as if it is a problem.
Patrón de uso:
problematize [a behavior/group/topic] as [a problem/risk/threat]
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.
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.)
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
Temas
academia
|media
|politics
|social_issues
|policy
Ejemplos
- Critics say the campaign problematizes teenage behavior that is actually normal.
- The report problematizes remote work mainly as a security risk, not as an employee benefit.
- 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.
- The article problematizes homelessness as a public issue.
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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