unsoluble
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not capable of being dissolved: Describes a substance that cannot be dissolved in a particular solvent. 2. Not capable of being solved or explained: Describes a problem, mystery, or question that cannot be resolved, answered, or understood.
Usage
The adjective "unsoluble" is used to describe the inherent property of something that makes it impossible to dissolve or to solve. It is a formal and somewhat less common synonym for "insoluble."
Examples: * The chemist discovered that the new compound was unsoluble in water. * The detective faced an unsoluble mystery; there were simply no clues left. * They debated an unsoluble philosophical question for hours.
Advanced Usage
- "Presented an unsoluble dilemma": Used to describe a situation offering two or more alternatives, all of which are unacceptable or impossible to resolve.
- The ethical conflict presented an unsoluble dilemma for the research team.
Variants and Related Words
- Insoluble (adj): The more common and preferred form with identical meanings (not soluble; not solvable).
- Indissoluble (adj): Specifically means unable to be destroyed or broken apart (e.g., an bond).
- Solubility (n): The quality of being soluble.
- Solvable (adj): Capable of being solved.
Synonyms
- (For "not solvable"): Insolvable, inexplicable, unresolvable, unfathomable, impenetrable.
- (For "not dissolvable"): Indissoluble, nondissolvable.
Antonyms
- (For "not solvable"): Solvable, explicable, resolvable, answerable.
- (For "not dissolvable"): Soluble, dissolvable.
Adjective
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not easily solved
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an apparantly insolvable problem
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public finance...had long presented problems unsolvable or at least unsolved- C.L.Jones
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