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unsolvable

 

[ ˌʌnˈsɒlvəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: absolve, dissolve, dissolvent, insolvency, insolvent, solvability, solvable, solvent, solver, solving.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,057 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.