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verb (used with object), solved, solv·ing.
1.
to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books.
2.
to work out the answer or solution to (a mathematical problem).
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English solven < Latin solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve
1400–50; late Middle English solven < Latin solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve
Related forms
solv·er, noun
pre·solve, verb (used with object), pre·solved, pre·solv·ing.
un·solved, adjective
well-solved, adjective
Synonyms
1. resolve, unravel, untangle, crack.
1. resolve, unravel, untangle, crack.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc) |
| 2. | maths |
| a. to work out the answer to (a problem) | |
| b. to obtain the roots of (an equation) | |
| [C15: from Latin solvere to loosen, release, free from debt] | |
| 'solver | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
solve
c.1440, "to disperse, dissipate, loosen," from L. solvere "to loosen, dissolve, untie," from PIE *se-lu-, from reflexive pronoun *swe- + base *leu- "to loosen, divide, cut apart" (cf. Gk. lyein "to loosen, release, untie," O.E. -leosan "to lose," leas "loose;" see lose). The
meaning "explain, answer" is attested from c.1533; for sense evolution, see solution. Mathematical use is attested from 1737.
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