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- [solv]
- /sɒlv/
- /ˌʌnˈsɒlvd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [solv]
- /sɒlv/
Definitions of unsolved word
- verb with object unsolved to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books. 1
- verb with object unsolved to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem). 1
- adjective unsolved mystery, crime: not solved 1
- adjective unsolved An unsolved mystery or problem has never been solved. 0
- adjective unsolved not having been solved or explained 0
- adjective unsolved not yet solved. 0
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Origin of unsolved
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English solven < Latin solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve
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Parts of speech for Unsolved
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unsolved popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
unsolved usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsolved
adj unsolved
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
- hot and cold — (Idiomatic) Ambivalent; having conflicting emotions.
- insoluble — incapable of being dissolved: insoluble salts.
- irresolvable — not resolvable; incapable of being resolved, analyzable, or solvable.
adjective unsolved
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- waffling — to talk foolishly or without purpose; idle away time talking.
Antonyms for unsolved
adjective unsolved
- explainable — Able to be explained or understood.
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