solve
[ solv ]
/ sɒlv /
verb (used with object), solved, solv·ing.
to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books.
to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).
Origin of solve
1400–50; late Middle English
solven < Latin
solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve
OTHER WORDS FROM solve
solv·er, noun pre·solve, verb (used with object), pre·solved, pre·solv·ing. un·solved, adjective well-solved, adjectiveWords nearby solve
solvable,
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solvolysis,
solway firth
Example sentences from the Web for unsolved
British Dictionary definitions for unsolved (1 of 2)
unsolved
/ (ʌnˈsɒlvd) /
adjective
not having been solved or explained
several unsolved murders
Derived forms of unsolved
unsolvable, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for unsolved (2 of 2)
solve
/ (sɒlv) /
verb (tr)
to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc)
maths
- to work out the answer to (a problem)
- to obtain the roots of (an equation)
Derived forms of solve
solver, nounWord Origin for solve
C15: from Latin
solvere to loosen, release, free from debt