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- [sol-vuh-buh l]
- /ˈsɒl və bəl/
- /ˈsɒl.və.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sol-vuh-buh l]
- /ˈsɒl və bəl/
Definitions of solvable word
- adjective solvable capable of being solved, as a problem. 1
- adjective solvable Mathematics. (of a group) having a normal series of subgroups in which successive quotient groups are Abelian. 1
- adjective solvable Archaic. soluble (def 1). 1
- adjective solvable puzzle, etc: that can be solved 1
- adjective solvable problem: that can be resolved 1
- adjective solvable that can be solved 0
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Origin of solvable
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; solve + -able
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Parts of speech for Solvable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solvable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
solvable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solvable
adj solvable
- dispersible — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- dissoluble — capable of being dissolved: tablets dissoluble in water.
- dissolvable — to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water.
adjective solvable
- decipherable — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
- emulsifiable — That can be emulsified, or applied in an emulsion.
- explicable — Able to be accounted for or understood.
Antonyms for solvable
adj solvable
- insoluble — incapable of being dissolved: insoluble salts.
- irresolvable — not resolvable; incapable of being resolved, analyzable, or solvable.
- life and death — ending with the death or possible death of one of the participants; crucially important: The cobra was engaged in a life-and-death struggle with the mongoose.
adjective solvable
- arrowlike — resembling an arrow
- weighty — having considerable weight; heavy; ponderous: a weighty bundle.
- dissolvable — to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water.
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