solution-finding
|so/lu/tion-find/ing|
/səˈluːʃən ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
identifying solutions
Etymology
The term 'solution-finding' is a compound word formed from 'solution' and 'finding'. 'Solution' originates from Latin 'solutio', meaning 'a loosening or untying', and 'finding' is derived from Old English 'findan', meaning 'to discover'.
'Solution' evolved from Latin 'solutio' through Old French 'solution', while 'finding' remained relatively unchanged from Old English 'findan'.
Initially, 'solution' meant 'a loosening', but it evolved to mean 'an answer to a problem', while 'finding' has consistently meant 'discovering'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or act of identifying a solution to a problem or challenge.
The team engaged in solution-finding to address the technical issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45