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Arrangement of points on a sphere
The objective of the Thomson problem is to determine the minimum electrostatic potential energy configuration of N electrons constrained to the surface
Thomson_problem
First modern model of the atom
obsolete scientific model of the atom. It was first proposed by J. J. Thomson in 1904 following his discovery of the electron in 1897, and was rendered
Plum_pudding_model
British physicist (1856–1940)
Sir Joseph John Thomson (18 December 1856 – 30 August 1940) was a British physicist. He received the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics "in recognition of the
J._J._Thomson
Circle-packing on the surface of a sphere
mathematics It can be viewed as a particular special case of the generalized Thomson problem of minimizing the total Coulomb energy of electrons in a spherical
Tammes_problem
Shape with three equal sides
the Thomson problem, concerning the minimum-energy configuration of n {\displaystyle n} charged particles on a sphere, and for the Tammes problem of constructing
Equilateral_triangle
Topics referred to by the same term
gradient Thomson's gazelle, a species of gazelle Thomson MO5, MO6, TO7, TO8, microcomputers made by Thomson SA in the 1980s Thomson problem, Thomson scattering
Thomson
American philosopher (1929–2020)
OCLC 1151158974. Thomson, Judith Jarvis (May 1985). "The Trolley Problem" (PDF). Yale Law Journal. 94 (6): 1395–1415. doi:10.2307/796133. JSTOR 796133. Thomson, Judith
Judith_Jarvis_Thomson
Two tetrahedra joined by one face
molecular geometry, which describes its atom cluster, a solution of the Thomson problem, and the representation of color order systems by the eighteenth century
Triangular_bipyramid
Thought experiment in ethics
particular instances. Thomson and the philosophers Frances Kamm and Peter Unger have analyzed the trolley problem extensively. Thomson's 1976 article initiated
Trolley_problem
Convex polyhedron with 16 triangular faces
molecular geometry, and in mathematical optimization as a solution to the Thomson problem. Like other gyroelongated bipyramids, the gyroelongated square bipyramid
Gyroelongated square bipyramid
Gyroelongated_square_bipyramid
18 mathematical problems stated in 1998
Smale's problems is a list of eighteen unsolved problems in mathematics proposed by Steve Smale in 1998 and republished in 1999. Smale composed this list
Smale's_problems
Convex polyhedron with 14 triangle faces
geometry, and in mathematical optimization as a solution to the Thomson problem and Tammes problem. The triaugmented triangular prism is a composite polyhedron
Triaugmented_triangular_prism
than seven faces, all of which share an edge with each other? The Thomson problem – what is the minimum energy configuration of n {\displaystyle n} mutually-repelling
List of unsolved problems in mathematics
List_of_unsolved_problems_in_mathematics
Two pentagonal pyramids fused base-to-base
mathematical optimization, the pentagonal bipyramid is a solution for Thomson problem. In mineralogy, it can also be found in decahedral nanoparticles. The
Pentagonal_bipyramid
Field of geometry closely arranging circles on a plane
surface. The Thomson problem deals with the lowest energy distribution of identical electric charges on the surface of a sphere. The Tammes problem is a generalisation
Circle_packing
Number, approximately 1.618
several definitions of even distribution (see, for example, Thomson problem or Tammes problem). However, a useful approximation results from dividing the
Golden_ratio
Nano-scale semiconductor particles
properties of electrons in quantum dots are similar in nature to the Thomson problem of optimally distributing electrons on a unit sphere. The classical
Quantum_dot
British physicist, engineer and mathematician (1824–1907)
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (26 June 1824 – 17 December 1907) was a Scottish mathematician, mathematical physicist and engineer. Born in Belfast
Lord_Kelvin
Physics theorem of interacting particles
potential energy of the system is minimal (the so-called generalized Thomson problem). For large numbers of points, these equilibrium configurations provide
Poppy-seed_bagel_theorem
Polyhedron with four faces
both Thomson problem (concerning the minimum-energy configuration of n {\displaystyle n} charged particles on a sphere) and for the Tammes problem (of
Tetrahedron
Solid with twenty equal triangular faces
the Thomson problem, concerning the minimum-energy configuration of n {\displaystyle n} charged particles on a sphere, and for the Tammes problem of constructing
Regular_icosahedron
Model for predicting molecular geometry
Molecular geometry Molecular modelling Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) Thomson problem Valence Bond Theory (VBT) Valency interaction formula Petrucci, R.
VSEPR_theory
Unsolved problem in computer science
Unsolved problem in computer science If the solution to a problem can be checked in polynomial time, must the problem be solvable in polynomial time? More
P_versus_NP_problem
The problem of finding the polarization constant is connected to the problem of energy minimization and, in particular to the Thomson problem. From
Polarization_constants
Solid with 10 faces
Specific methods of distributing the points include, for example, the Thomson problem (minimizing the sum of all the reciprocals of distances between points)
Square_antiprism
Mathematical problem involving optimal stopping theory
known as the marriage problem, the sultan's dowry problem, the fussy suitor problem, the googol game, and the best choice problem. Its solution is also
Secretary_problem
English philosopher (1920–2010)
Aristotelian ethics. Along with Judith Jarvis Thomson, she is credited with inventing the trolley problem. Born Philippa Ruth Bosanquet in Owston Ferry
Philippa_Foot
Rare autosomal recessive skin condition
Rothmund–Thomson syndrome (RTS) is a rare autosomal recessive skin condition. There have been several reported cases associated with osteosarcoma. A hereditary
Rothmund–Thomson_syndrome
Solid with eight equal triangular faces
regular octahedron is the known solution of a six-electron case in Thomson problem, concerning the minimum-energy configuration of charged particles on
Regular_octahedron
circular pathPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Thomson problem – Arrangement of points on a sphere Uniform circular motion – Object
List_of_circle_topics
German mathematician (1862–1943)
November 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013. (Hilbert's colleagues exiled) Milne-Thomson, L (1935). "Grundlagen der Mathematik". Nature. 136 (3430): 126–127. Bibcode:1935Natur
David_Hilbert
Canadian painter (1877–1917)
Thomas John Thomson (August 5, 1877 – July 8, 1917) was a Canadian artist active in the early 20th century. During his short career, he produced roughly
Tom_Thomson
Scottish footballer (born 1984)
Kevin Thomson (born 14 October 1984) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player. Thomson played as a midfielder for Hibernian (three
Kevin_Thomson
American mathematician
Moser–Neumann problem: There exists an outer billiards system with an unbounded orbit. A solution of the 5-electron case of J. J. Thomson's 1904 problem: The triangular
Richard Schwartz (mathematician)
Richard_Schwartz_(mathematician)
1740 British patriotic song
patriotic song, originating from the 1740 poem "Rule, Britannia" by James Thomson and set to music by Thomas Arne in the same year. It is most strongly associated
Rule,_Britannia!
Greek philosopher (c. 470–399 BC)
of his philosophy nearly impossible, a situation known as the Socratic problem. Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society. In 399 BC, he was
Socrates
Australian and American actor (1909–1959)
Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (20 June 1909 – 14 October 1959) was an Australian and American actor who achieved worldwide fame during the Golden Age of
Errol_Flynn
Study of mental functions and behaviors
California: Thomson Wadsworth. pp. 528–536. Hergenhahn, B.R. (2005). An introduction to the history of psychology. Belmont, California: Thomson Wadsworth
Psychology
d , t ) {\displaystyle N(d,t)} are known in relatively few cases. Thomson problem Spherical t-designs for different values of N and t can be found precomputed
Spherical_design
precession Thomas–Fermi model Thomson (unit) Thomson Experiment Thomson Reuters Citation Laureates Thomson problem Thomson scattering Thor Rhodin Thorne–Hawking–Preskill
Index_of_physics_articles_(T)
Fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2014. Thomson, Henry Douglas (1958). The Sherlock Holmes Catalogue of the Collection
Sherlock_Holmes
Instructions a computer can execute
Stair, Ralph M. (2003). Principles of Information Systems, Sixth Edition. Thomson. p. 16. ISBN 0-619-06489-7. Software consists of computer programs that
Software
Comic characters by Belgian cartoonist Hergé
Thomson and Thompson (French: Dupont et Dupond [dypɔ̃ e dypɔ̃]) are fictional characters in the Adventures of Tintin comics series by Belgian cartoonist
Thomson_and_Thompson
Former undersea telegraph cable
and declared that there would be no problem. Morse was also present at this test and supported Whitehouse. Thomson believed that Whitehouse's measurements
Transatlantic_telegraph_cable
English-American engineer and inventor (1853–1937)
to solve problems in the rapidly expanding field of electric light and power." Thomson's name is further commemorated by the British Thomson-Houston Company
Elihu_Thomson
Swedish entomologist
Carl Gustaf Thomson (13 October 1824, in Malmöhus – 20 September 1899, in Lund) was a Swedish entomologist. Thomson became a student at the University
Carl_Gustaf_Thomson
British politician and alleged spy for the Czechoslovak SR (1925–1988)
John Thomson Stonehouse (28 July 1925 – 14 April 1988) was a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician, businessman and minister who was a member
John_Stonehouse
Philosophical puzzle
Thomson's lamp is a philosophical thought experiment based on infinites. It was devised in 1954 by British philosopher James F. Thomson, who used it to
Thomson's_lamp
\exp(iz)=\cos(x)\exp(-y)+i\sin(x)\exp(-y)} In his article, Milne-Thomson considers the problem of finding f ( z ) {\displaystyle f(z)} when 1. u ( x , y )
Milne-Thomson method for finding a holomorphic function
Milne-Thomson_method_for_finding_a_holomorphic_function
Hypothetical invisible cosmic material
Unsolved problem in physics What is dark matter? How was it generated? More unsolved problems in physics In astronomy and cosmology, dark matter is an
Dark_matter
Theoretical framework in physics
and persistence of various infinities in perturbative calculations, a problem only resolved in the 1950s with the invention of the renormalization procedure
Quantum_field_theory
Website providing torrent files and magnet links
20 Minuten (in German). Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Thomson, Iain (26 March 2012). "Microsoft censors Pirate Bay links from IM". The
The_Pirate_Bay
Scottish medical researcher (1890–1977)
uncle was James Stuart Thomson FRSE. British Birds and Their Nests (1910) with an introduction by J. Arthur Thomson Problems of Bird Migration (1926)
Arthur_Landsborough_Thomson
1946 proposed fusion power device
early 1948, the Ministry of Supply inquired about Thomson's intentions. Thomson explained the problems he had getting a program started and that he did
Toroidal_solenoid
Test to detect colour blindness
detection of color blindness. William Thomson simplified the original Holmgren test, and later named as Holmgren-Thomson test. Holmgren's colored wool test
Holmgren's_wool_test
Lamp that produces light by an electric arc
Coffin, moved to Lynn, Massachusetts, and renamed the Thomson-Houston Electric Company. Thomson remained, though, the principal inventive genius behind
Arc_lamp
Social networking service owned by Meta Platforms
profile feature, Facebook offers choices for gender identity". Reuters. Thomson Reuters. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved June
South African microbiologist
Africa, by Africans, to help elevate an African problem. Alongside numerous research publications, Thomson has also published 3 books: Genes for Africa,
Jennifer_Thomson
Inherent difficulty of computational problems
computational problems according to their resource usage, and explores the relationships between these classifications. A computational problem is a task
Computational complexity theory
Computational_complexity_theory
First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963
Elaine (1997). Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration. Thomson. ISBN 978-0-442-02532-8. Goodman, Sidey and Baldrige, pp. 73–74. "Nation:
Jacqueline_Kennedy_Onassis
Problem of solving a partial differential equation subject to prescribed boundary values
Dirichlet's problem were taken by Karl Friedrich Gauss, William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) and Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet, after whom the problem was named
Dirichlet_problem
Problems in reconstructing a historical and philosophical image of Socrates
In historical scholarship, the Socratic problem (also called Socratic question) concerns attempts at reconstructing a historical and philosophical image
Socratic_problem
British politician (1912–1998)
Conservative Party leader Stanley Baldwin, told the Master of Trinity J. J. Thomson: "Powell reads as if he understands". He graduated with first class with
Enoch_Powell
Scientific dating of the Earth
constant and uniform.[citation needed] In 1862, the physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin published calculations that fixed the age of Earth at
Age_of_Earth
American singer and actress (born 1992)
(July 21, 2008). "Miley Cyrus grows up and away from Hannah Montana". Thomson Reuters. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved July 21
Miley_Cyrus
American rapper and producer (born 1969)
(Diddy) Combs loses bid to delay sex-trafficking trial set to start in May". Thomson Reuters. April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2025 – via CBC News. Lotz
Sean_Combs
Network protocol used by the Web
6, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2018. Belshe, M.; Peon, R.; Thomson, M. (May 2015). Thomson, M (ed.). "RFC 7540 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Version 2
HTTP/2
British naturalist (1861–1933)
Arthur Thomson FRSE (8 July 1861 – 12 February 1933) was a British naturalist who authored several books and was an expert on soft corals. Thomson was born
Arthur_Thomson_(naturalist)
English rock band
Jagger". In Pilchak, Angela M. (ed.). Contemporary Musicians. Vol. 53. Thomson Gale. p. 104. ISBN 0-7876-8066-4. ISSN 1044-2197. Januszczak, Waldemar
The_Rolling_Stones
Australian cricketer
Jeffrey Robert Thomson (born 16 August 1950) is a former Australian cricketer. Known as "Thommo", he is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket;
Jeff_Thomson
1973 US Supreme Court decision on abortion, overruled 2022
University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-28820-1. OCLC 960969169. Thomson-DeVeaux, Amelia (June 24, 2022). "Roe v. Wade Defined An Era. The Supreme
Roe_v._Wade
Study of subatomic particles and forces
particle physics theory is not solved; many theories have addressed this problem, such as loop quantum gravity, string theory and supersymmetry theory.
Particle_physics
Theory of the strong nuclear interactions
7, 1965 Boris Struminsky was a PhD student of Nikolay Bogolyubov. The problem considered in this preprint was suggested by Nikolay Bogolyubov, who advised
Quantum_chromodynamics
British politician (born 1980)
thing, it's actually more of an American thing but they have a similar problem, that, right so now it's not just about being free to marry who you want
Kemi_Badenoch
American journalist and author (1937–2005)
Thompson fatally shot himself at the age of 67, following a series of health problems. Hari Kunzru wrote, "The true voice of Thompson is revealed to be that
Hunter_S._Thompson
Electromagnetic radiation humans can see
night. If the beam from the eye travels infinitely fast this is not a problem. In 55 BC, Lucretius, a Roman who carried on the ideas of earlier Greek
Light
American actor (1916–2003)
anger, and desire. Their chemistry is described by film historian David Thomson as "a constant knife fight of sensuality". Joseph Cotten starred as Peck's
Gregory_Peck
Political party in the United States
Republican Party. It played a crucial role in electing Donald Trump in 2016. Thomson-DeVeaux, Amelia (October 27, 2022). "How Much Power Do Christians Really
Republican Party (United States)
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Study of fundamental reality
Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 7: Oakeshott – Presupposition (2nd ed.). Thomson Gale, Macmillan Reference. pp. 325–337. ISBN 978-0-02-865787-5. Archived
Metaphysics
Programmable machine that processes data
mechanisms, was conceptualized in 1876 by James Thomson, the elder brother of the more famous Sir William Thomson. The art of mechanical analog computing reached
Computer
Sum or aggregate of all that is real or existent
Borchert, Donald M. (ed.). Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Vol. 7 (2nd ed.). Thomson Gale, Macmillan Reference. pp. 21–27. ISBN 978-0-02-865780-6. Ceylan, Yasin
Reality
Intelligence of machines
typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. It is a field of research in
Artificial_intelligence
Egyptian god of the desert, storms, violence, and foreigners
[edited 1987 by Mircea Eliade] (2nd ed.). Farmington Hills, Michigan: Thomson-Gale. ISBN 978-0-02-865733-2 – via archive.org. Lichtheim, Miriam (2006b)
Set_(deity)
Sociology journal
Science (Social Sciences ed.). Thomson Reuters. 2018. Society portal Official website Society for the Study of Social Problems socialproblemsblog.com v t
Social_Problems
American construction-equipment manufacturer
17, 2007). "Court dismisses suit over Israeli bulldozing". reuters.com. Thomson Reuters. Archived from the original on July 19, 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-19
Caterpillar_Inc.
Range of Indian religious traditions
Jones, Lindsay (ed.). Encyclopedia of Religion. Vol. 2 (Second ed.). Thomson Gale. pp. 707–708. ISBN 978-0-02-865735-6. Bryant 2007, p. 18. McDaniel
Hinduism
Description of physical properties at the atomic and subatomic scale
rays, which J. J. Thomson found to consist of subatomic particles that would be called electrons. The black-body radiation problem was discovered by Gustav
Quantum_mechanics
Island country in Southeast Asia
Line, East–West Line, North East Line, Circle Line, Downtown Line and Thomson–East Coast Line), three LRT lines serving the neighbourhoods of Bukit Panjang
Singapore
Chief Justice of the United States since 2005
Making your case: the art of persuading judges. St. Paul, Minnesota: Thomson/West. ISBN 9780314184719. Rosen, Jeffrey. "Jeffrey Rosen: Big Chief – The
John_Roberts
Fastest curve descent without friction
Transcendentals. 7th ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2012. 640. Print. Weisstein, Eric W. "Brachistochrone Problem". MathWorld. Ross, I. M. The Brachistochrone
Brachistochrone_curve
Twin-aisle airliner family
incident". Flight International. January 15, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2014. Thomson, Iain (January 16, 2014). "Boeing bent over for new probe as 787 batteries
Boeing_787_Dreamliner
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
308–310. Cooper 2006, p. 48. Westminster Abbey n.d. Southwark Cathedral n.d. Thomson 2003, p. 49. Frye 2005, p. 9. Honan 1998, p. 166. Schoenbaum 1987, pp. 159–161
William_Shakespeare
The Thomson DTI 6300-16 (or 6300-25 to denote the 250GB version) was the first digital television recorder used to access Top Up TV’s push video on-demand
Thomson_DTI_6300-16
British-American actor, director and screenwriter (born 1962)
Worth, 2019". LIVERAMPUP. September 8, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2021. Thomson, Katherine (October 25, 2008). "Danny Huston's Wife In Tragic Suicide Jump"
Danny_Huston
American multinational technology company
Auchard, Eric (November 14, 2006). "Google closes YouTube deal". Reuters. Thomson Reuters. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved March
Undecidable decision problem introduced by Emil Post
correspondence problem is an undecidable decision problem that was introduced by Emil Post in 1946. Because it is simpler than the halting problem and the
Post_correspondence_problem
Roman emperor from AD 14 to 37
Retrieved 30 June 2011. Suetonius, Tiberius, 76. Cassius Dio, LIX.1. Thomson, Jess (23 February 2023). "The Roman City Where People Haven't Grown Taller
Tiberius
Country in East Africa
Worry About Corruption" Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Thomson Reuters Global Witness (2 March 2012). "UGANDA'S OIL LAWS: GLOBAL WITNESS
Uganda
Philosophical study of morality
moral obligations. Another thought experiment, proposed by Judith Jarvis Thomson, examines the moral implications of abortion by imagining a situation in
Ethics
American actress and producer (born 1977)
Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporters. Retrieved November 17, 2025. Thomson, David (May 6, 2014). The New Biographical Dictionary of Film: Sixth Edition
Jessica_Chastain
THOMSON PROBLEM
THOMSON PROBLEM
Female
English
Abbreviated form of English Thomasina, THOMASIN means "twin."Â
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Twin.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Friend
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Yorkshire)
English (mainly Yorkshire) : patronymic from the medieval personal name Hobb(e), a short form of Robert. For the altered initial, compare Hick.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Thomas. Thompson is widely distributed throughout Britain, but is most common in northern England and northern Ireland.Americanized form of Thomsen.
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical
Twin
Boy/Male
English
Little Determine Effort
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Lancashire and Staffordshire)
English (mainly Lancashire and Staffordshire) : patronymic from Hodge.
Boy/Male
English
Derives from Thomas 'Twin.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Tom, a short form of the personal name Thomas.
Female
English
English form of Cornish Tamsin, TAMSON means "twin."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Hobson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a short, fat man, from Middle English, Old French tronchon ‘piece broken off’ (Late Latin truncio, genitive truncionis, from truncus ‘lopped’, ‘cut short’). It is just possible that the nickname also denoted someone who carried a staff or cudgel as a symbol of office, but this sense of the word is not attested in English before the 16th century.French : from Old French tronson ‘block of wood’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a woodcutter.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Tom, a short form of the personal name Thomas.
Boy/Male
Scandinavian
Thunder.' Surname.
Girl/Female
Australian, Christian, Hebrew
Twin
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Yorkshire)
English (mainly Yorkshire) : patronymic from Hugh.
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, British, English, Hebrew
Twin; Derives from Thomas
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Thomas.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a reduced form of Thornton, or a habitational name from Thorton in Marnhull, Dorset, which has the same origin.
THOMSON PROBLEM
THOMSON PROBLEM
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, Finnish, German
Dedicated; Disciplined; Experienced; Trained
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
The Blessed; The Brave
Boy/Male
Tamil
Demdhendra | தேமà¯à®¤à¯‡à®¨à¯à®¤à¯à®°Â
Boy/Male
Sikh
Female
English
English name of uncertain origin, possibly a form of Arabic Zara, XARA means "blooming flower."
Girl/Female
Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Swedish
Swift Bird; Goat
Boy/Male
Greek Celtic Irish
Gentle. To tame. A. In Greek legend Damon was a loyal friend of Pythias. Famous bearer in modern...
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Days Vise
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Unique
Boy/Male
Indian
The one
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n.
An empirical system which assumes that the human body is composed of four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, and that vegetable medicines alone should be used; -- from the founder, Dr. Samuel Thomson, of Massachusetts.
n.
To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.
a.
Made in imitation of antiquity; as, the antique style of Thomson's "Castle of Indolence."
n.
The quality or state of being solvable; as, the solvability of a difficulty; the solvability of a problem.
n.
A member of the ancient church of Christians established on the Malabar coast of India, which some suppose to have been originally founded by the Apostle Thomas.
a.
Alt. of Problematical
v. t.
To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.
n.
One who proposes problems.
n.
A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, -- first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics.
n.
A problem of more than usual difficulty added to another on an examination paper.
a.
Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful.
a.
Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.
v. t.
To have just and adequate ideas of; to apprehended the meaning or intention of; to have knowledge of; to comprehend; to know; as, to understand a problem in Euclid; to understand a proposition or a declaration; the court understands the advocate or his argument; to understand the sacred oracles; to understand a nod or a wink.
n.
An inking pad used in lithographic printing.
v. t.
To propose problems.
n.
The act of solving, or the state of being solved; the disentanglement of any intricate problem or difficult question; explanation; clearing up; -- used especially in mathematics, either of the process of solving an equation or problem, or the result of the process.
n.
A problem to be solved, or an example to be wrought out.
a.
Susceptible of being solved; as, a soluble algebraic problem; susceptible of being disentangled, unraveled, or explained; as, the mystery is perhaps soluble.
n.
Alt. of Thomean
n.
To cause to stick; to bring to a stand; to pose; to puzzle; as, to stick one with a hard problem.