Wordiyosolv
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From Latin solvere (to loosen, release, dissolve), past participle solūtum. The 'loosening' metaphor operates on multiple levels: solve (untangle a problem), dissolve (break apart), solution (both a liquid mixture and an answer), solvent (able to dissolve or pay debts), resolve (loosen again, determine firmly). Insolvent means unable to loosen debts — bankrupt.
Associated Words
absolute
Complete and unconditional; not relative or limited
absolutely
Completely and without qualification; used to express strong agreement
absoluteness
The quality of being total, complete, or without limitation
absolution
Formal forgiveness of sins, especially as declared by a priest
absolutism
A system of government with total, unrestricted power; belief in absolute principles
absolutist
A supporter of absolute government; relating to absolutism
absolve
To free someone from blame, guilt, or obligation
conflict-resolution
The process of resolving a disagreement or dispute
dispute-resolution
A method for settling disagreements between parties
dissolute
Lacking moral restraint; recklessly devoted to pleasure
dissolution
The formal ending of an organization or relationship; dissolving into liquid
dissolve
To melt into liquid; to disband; a gradual film scene transition
dissolved
Broken down and mixed into a liquid
dissolving
The process of dissolving or breaking down
insoluble
Unable to be dissolved; impossible to solve
insolvency
The state of being unable to pay one's debts; bankruptcy
insolvent
Unable to pay one's debts; bankrupt
irresolute
Hesitant and indecisive
irresolution
Inability to make decisions; indecisiveness
irresolvable
Impossible to resolve or settle
problem-solver
A person or thing that solves problems
problem-solving
The process of finding solutions to problems
resolute
Firmly determined and unwavering in purpose
resolutely
In a determined, unwavering manner
resolution
A firm decision or formal vote; strong determination; the solving of a problem
resolvable
Able to be solved or broken down into parts
resolve
To find a solution or make a firm decision; strong determination
resolved
Firmly determined in purpose
solubility
The degree to which a substance can dissolve in a liquid
soluble
Able to be dissolved; able to be solved; 可溶解的；可解决的
solute
A substance dissolved in a liquid
solution
an answer or method that solves a problem; a liquid mixture
solvable
Capable of being solved; 可解决的
solve
To find the answer or solution to a problem
solved
Having been explained or resolved
solvent
A liquid that dissolves substances; able to pay all debts; 溶剂；有偿债能力的
solver
A person or program that finds solutions
undiluted
Not diluted; pure and unadulterated
unresolvable
Impossible to resolve or settle
unresolved
Not yet settled, solved, or decided
unsolvable
Impossible to solve
unsolved
Not yet solved or explained
water-soluble
Able to dissolve in water; 可溶于水的，水溶性的