problem
a question or difficulty to solve
Roots
- bol / bole: throw, cast, or put
- pro-: forward, forth, outward, or in favor of
Other words with the bol / bole root
- hyperbole: deliberate exaggeration
- hyperbolic: exaggerated; overstated
- parable: short story used to teach a lesson
- parabola: a U-shaped curve
- problematic: posing a problem or serious difficulty
- symbol: mark or object that stands for an idea
- symbolic: serving as a symbol
A problem is something thrown forward for attention: the question now stands in front of you.
The first problem looked impossible until she drew it.