Issue

Definition

Issue is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an important topic or problem for discussion, a publication or release, or the act of flowing out. As a verb, it means to supply, distribute, or make something known formally.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (noun): /ˈɪʃuː/, /ˈɪsjuː/
• Respelling (noun): ISH-oo, ISS-yoo
• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /ˈɪʃuː/, /ˈɪsjuː/
• Respelling (verb): ISH-oo, ISS-yoo

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (noun): /ˈɪʃuː/, /ˈɪsjuː/
• Respelling (noun): ISH-oo, ISS-yoo
• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /ˈɪʃuː/, /ˈɪsjuː/
• Respelling (verb): ISH-oo, ISS-yoo

Etymology

The word "issue" originates from the Old French "issue," meaning "a way out or outcome," derived from the Latin "exire," which means "to go out." The term entered Middle English in the 14th century, primarily referring to the act of flowing out or an outcome.

Derivatives

• Issuable (adjective)
• Reissue (verb)
• Issue-free (adjective)
• Issuer (noun)
• Overissue (noun/verb)

Synonyms

• Problem
• Topic
• Release

Antonyms

• Solution
• Resolution
• Stagnation

Usage

The noun "issue" is often used to describe topics of discussion, e.g., "Climate change is a major issue today." It also refers to a release, such as "The latest issue of the magazine is now available." As a verb, it is used formally, e.g., "The government issued a new policy."

Related Terms

• Publication: The act of making something available to the public.
• Distribution: The act of sharing or giving out something.
• Problem: A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or needing resolution.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• An important topic or problem for discussion: Refers to matters of concern or debate.
  • Example: "Healthcare is a significant issue in modern society."
• A publication or release: Refers to something distributed or made public.
  • Example: "The latest issue of the journal features groundbreaking research."
• The act of flowing out: Refers to something emanating or emerging.
  • Example: "The issue of water from the pipe was significant."

Verb

• To supply, distribute, or make something known formally: Refers to providing or officially announcing something.
  • Example: "The school issued new guidelines for safety."
• To come out or flow out: Refers to something emerging or being released.
  • Example: "Smoke issued from the chimney."