solution-averse
|so/lu/tion-a/verse|
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/səˈluːʃən əˈvɜrs/
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/səˈluːʃən əˈvɜːs/
reluctant to solve
Etymology
'solution-averse' originates from the combination of 'solution,' derived from Latin 'solutio,' meaning 'a loosening or solving,' and 'averse,' from Latin 'aversus,' meaning 'turned away from.'
'solution' evolved from the Latin 'solutio' through Old French 'solution' into modern English, while 'averse' transformed from Latin 'aversus' through Middle English 'avers' to its current form.
Initially, 'solution' meant 'a loosening or solving,' and 'averse' meant 'turned away from.' Together, they now describe a reluctance to solve problems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
reluctant or unwilling to find or accept solutions to problems.
The team was solution-averse, preferring to discuss problems rather than solve them.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 14:01