Unsolvable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsolvable

[ ˌʌnˈsɒlvəbl ]

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mathematics

Not capable of being solved or explained; impossible to resolve.

Synonyms

impossible, insoluble, irresolvable

Examples of usage

The problem was deemed unsolvable by the mathematicians.
No matter how hard they tried, the equation remained unsolvable.
The unsolvable nature of the puzzle frustrated the participants.
It was an unsolvable mystery that had puzzled scientists for years.
The complexity of the algorithm made it seem unsolvable.

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general

Not able to be solved or resolved; without a solution.

Synonyms

insoluble, irresolvable, unresolvable

Examples of usage

The conflict between the two countries seemed unsolvable.
Despite numerous attempts, the issue remained unsolvable.
The unsolvable dilemma left everyone feeling frustrated.
The unsolvable problem required a new approach.
Finding a compromise proved to be unsolvable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsolvable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insolúvel

🇮🇳 असमाधेय

🇩🇪 unlösbar

🇮🇩 tidak terpecahkan

🇺🇦 нерозв'язний

🇵🇱 nierozwiązywalny

🇯🇵 解決不能

🇫🇷 insoluble

🇪🇸 insoluble

🇹🇷 çözülemez

🇰🇷 해결할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للحل

🇨🇿 neřešitelný

🇸🇰 neriešiteľný

🇨🇳 不可解决

🇸🇮 nerešljiv

🇮🇸 óleysanlegur

🇰🇿 шешілмейтін

🇬🇪 გაუხსნელი

🇦🇿 həllolunmaz

🇲🇽 insoluble

Word origin

The word 'unsolvable' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'solvable' meaning 'able to be solved'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The term is commonly used in mathematics and general contexts to describe problems or issues that cannot be resolved or explained.