Langimage
English

solvability

|sol-va-bil-i-ty|

C1

🇺🇸

/ˌsɑːlvəˈbɪləti/

🇬🇧

/ˌsɒlvəˈbɪləti/

(solve)

find an answer

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

'solvability' originates from the Latin 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,' from which 'solvability' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to loosen or untie,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being solved.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being solvable.

The solvability of the equation was confirmed by the mathematician.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/05 04:41