solution — A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈluːʃən/
Example Sentences
- His solution to losing weight was eating ice cream for breakfast - surprisingly, it didn't work!
- The teacher's solution to noisy students was to give them more homework.
- Scientists are working on a solution to climate change.
solution
NOUN[/səˈluːʃən/]
A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'solutio', the noun form of 'solvere' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to resolve'. The term originally conveyed the image of untangling knotted thread, metaphorically extending to the resolution of problems or difficulties.
Breakdown
solv- (Latin solvere, 'to loosen/resolve') + -tion (suffix denoting action or state). The root 'solv-' directly derives from the Latin verb solvere, while '-tion' forms abstract nouns from verbs.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His solution to losing weight was eating ice cream for breakfast - surprisingly, it didn't work!”
“The teacher's solution to noisy students was to give them more homework.”
“Scientists are working on a solution to climate change.”
“The saline solution is used to clean wounds.”
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