noun
Meaning 1
Someone who or something that solves a problem or problems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: problem child
Standard Lemma guide
problem-solver
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History
Etymology
From problem + solver.
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: probleemoplosser — one that solves problems
- Finnish: ongelmanratkaisija — one that solves problems
- German: Problemlöser — one that solves problems
- Polish: osoba rozwiązująca problemy — one that solves problems
- Swedish: problemlösare — one that solves problems