insoluble

Meanings

• adjective

  Unsolvable or incapable of being resolved; impenetrable.

  - "The insoluble problem baffled even the brightest minds."
  - "The insoluble riddle had no solution."

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Antonyms

soluble

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Synonyms

inexplicable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insoluble
unmovable , uncontrollable , unapproachable

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Variants

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insolubilities , insolubility , insoluble , insolubleness , insolublenesses , insolubles , insolubly

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Etymology

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From the Latin insolubilis, meaning unloosable or unresolvable.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insoluble' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, an insoluble equation is one that has no solution.

3. The term 'insoluble' is often used in the context of unsolvable problems in various fields, including mathematics, philosophy, and physics.

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Related Concepts

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1. enigma: An insoluble problem or puzzle that intrigues and challenges the mind.

2. paradox: A statement that contradicts itself and cannot be solved or explained logically.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'insoluble' is often used to describe a problem or enigma that cannot be solved, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. In philosophy, the term 'insoluble problem' refers to a problem that cannot be solved by reason alone.

How to Memorize "insoluble"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an impossible puzzle or riddle that cannot be solved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insoluble' with the image of a locked door or an unsolvable puzzle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym I-N-S-O-L-U-B-L-E: Impossible, Not, Solvable, Unknown, Beyond, Logic, Explanation.

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