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difficulte

Pronunciation: /diˌfikulˈteː/

“difficulte” is a Middle English word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. Challenge in understanding or comprehension.
  2. Objection, obstruction; difficulty imposed by an obstacle.
  3. A difficult thing or situation.
  4. Reluctance, hesitation.

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Middle French difficulte and their etymon Latin difficultās.

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