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correctly-solved

|cor-rect-ly-solved|

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/kəˈrɛktli sɑlvd/

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/kəˈrɛktli sɒlvd/

(solve)

find an answer

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
solvesolverssolvessolvedsolvedsolvingsolutionsolvableprecisely-solvedvaguely-solvedsolvably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'solve' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'solvere,' where 'solv-' meant 'to loosen or untie.'

Historical Evolution

'solvere' transformed into the Old French word 'solver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'solve' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to loosen or untie,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to find a solution.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

accurately or properly resolved or answered.

The puzzle was correctly-solved by the team.

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Last updated: 2025/05/09 03:52