Problemise

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make a problem of; to treat as problematic.

    "The rise of the postmodern condition and its penetration into the world of international relations asks us to problemise borders, viewing them not as givens but as obstacles to emancipation."

Example

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"The rise of the postmodern condition and its penetration into the world of international relations asks us to problemise borders, viewing them not as givens but as obstacles to emancipation."

Etymology

From problem + -ise.

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