unproblematic
unproblematic
UK[ˌʌnprɒbləˈmætɪk]US[ˌʌnprɑːbləˈmætɪk]
adj
not causing or presenting any difficulties or problems; straightforward.
Morpheme Breakdown
un
problem
atic
un
not
problem
a thing thrown forward, obstacle, question for discussion.
atic
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word is a modern english formation built upon the well-established noun "problem," which entered english via old french and latin from the greek "problema," meaning literally "something thrown forward" (from pro- "forward" + ballein "to throw"). the negative prefix "un-," of germanic origin, is systematically attached to adjectives to denote the opposite quality. the suffix "-atic," adapted through latin from greek, is used to form adjectives. therefore, "unproblematic" logically constructs the meaning "not characterized by a problem," evolving from the concrete greek image of an obstacle placed before one to the modern abstract sense of being free from difficulty.
Analysis
Structure: un (not) + problem + atic (adjective suffix)
- un: a prefix of germanic origin (old english) meaning "not," used to give a negative force.
- problem: from latin problema, from greek problema, meaning "a thing thrown forward, obstacle, question for discussion." in this word, it retains its core sense of a difficulty or challenge.
- atic: an adjective-forming suffix, from latin -aticus and greek -atikos, used to form adjectives meaning "pertaining to" or "characterized by."
Examples
the software update was unproblematic and completed in a few minutes.
his friendly demeanor made the interview process completely unproblematic.
we are looking for an unproblematic solution that everyone can agree on.