issue

is-sue · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

  2. 2.

    A problem or difficulty.

  3. 3.

    A single edition of a periodical.

  4. 4.

    The action of supplying or distributing something.

  5. 5.

    (formal) Offspring; children.

  6. 6.

    To supply or distribute.

  7. 7.

    To formally send out or make available.

Forms

plural: issues

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    take issue with — disagree with
  • •
    the issue at hand — the matter being discussed
  • •
    make an issue of — treat as a problem
  • •
    side issue — a secondary matter

Related words

See also: matter, problem, publish, topic
Synonyms: matter, problem, question, topic

Etymology

From Old French "issue" (exit, outcome), from "issir" (to go out), from Latin "exīre" (to go out), from "ex-" (out) + "īre" (to go). The sense evolved from "exit/outcome" to "matter arising" to "problem."