| 【solve】 is a [English Root word(stem)] from the Latin word(s) "solubilis," "solvere," and "solutus." It carries the basic meaning of "loosen." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "solve"]
absolute ***[3263] Absolute means total and complete.
absolutely ****[1156] Absolutely means totally and completely.
dissolve ***[3210] If a substance dissolves in liquid or if you dissolve it, it becomes mixed with the liquid and disappears.
resolution ****[1974] A resolution is a formal decision taken at a meeting by means of a vote.
resolve ***[2729] To resolve a problem, argument, or difficulty means to find a solution to it.
solution ****[1162] something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem; something that solves a problem
solve ****[1474] If you solve a problem or a question, you find a solution or an answer to it.
[WORD ROOT]root solve
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] solve, solu, solute
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) solubilis, solvere, solutus
[MEANING]root loosen
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 solvere [from PIE *se-lu-] to loosen, untie, dissolve, release, detach
- 【Latin】 solubilis
- 【Latin】 solutus [past participle of solvere("to loosen, dissolve")]
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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absolute ★★★[3263] adjective from absolute 〈 solve
【DEFINITION】 Absolute means total and complete.
【SYNONYM】 positive, implicit
【ROOTs】 ⑴ ab; away from, off ⑵ solute(solve);
【Etymology】 《Latin absolvere》 to set free, acquit; complete, bring to an end; make separate
【First Known Meaning】 unrestricted, free from limitation; complete, perfect, free from imperfection
【DERIVATIVEs】 absolutely, absoluteness, absolute
absolutely ★★★★[1156] adverb from absolute 〈 solve
【DEFINITION】 Absolutely means totally and completely.
【SYNONYM】 simply, strictly, quite
【ROOTs】 ⑴ ab; away from, off ⑵ sol(solve); ⑶ ute; adjective suffix ⑷ ly; adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin absolvere》 to set free, acquit; complete, bring to an end; make separate
【DERIVATIVEs】 absolutely, absoluteness, absolute
dissolve ★★★[3210] verb from dissolve 〈 solve
【DEFINITION】 If a substance dissolves in liquid or if you dissolve it, it becomes mixed with the liquid and disappears.
【Declension/Conjugation】 dissolved, dissolved, dissolving, dissolves
【COMPOSITION】 dis + solve
【ROOTs】 ⑴ dis; away, spart ⑵ solve; loosen
【Etymology】 《Latin solvere》 [from PIE *se-lu-] to loosen, untie, dissolve, release, detach
【DERIVATIVEs】 dissolution, dissolvability, dissolvable, dissolvableness, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolve
resolution ★★★★[1974] noun from resolve 〈 solve
【DEFINITION】 A resolution is a formal decision taken at a meeting by means of a vote.
【pl.】 resolutions
【SYNONYM】 resolve, settlement
【ROOTs】 ⑴ re; again, behind ⑵ solut(solve); loosen ⑶ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin resolvere》 [re+solvere] loosen
【First Known Meaning】 a breaking into parts
【DERIVATIVEs】 resolute, resolutely, resoluteness, resolution, resolutioner, resolutionist, resolutive, resolvability, resolvable, resolve, resolvent, resolver
resolve ★★★[2729] verb from resolve 〈 solve
【DEFINITION】 To resolve a problem, argument, or difficulty means to find a solution to it.
【Declension/Conjugation】 resolved, resolved, resolving, resolves
【SYNONYM】 settle
【ROOTs】 ⑴ re; again, behind ⑵ solve; loosen
【Etymology】 《Latin resolvere》 [re+solvere] loosen
【First Known Meaning】 melt, dissolve, reduce to liquid;
【DERIVATIVEs】 resolute, resolutely, resoluteness, resolution, resolutioner, resolutionist, resolutive, resolvability, resolvable, resolve, resolvent, resolver
solution ★★★★[1162] noun from solute 〈 solve
【DEFINITION】 ① something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem; something that solves a problem
② the act of solving something
③ a correct answer to a problem, puzzle, etc.
【pl.】 solutions
【SYNONYM】 answer, remedy
【COMPOSITION】 solute + ion
【ROOTs】 ⑴ solut(solve); loosen ⑵ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin solutus》 [past participle of solvere("to loosen, dissolve")]
【First Known Meaning】 a solving or being solved
【DERIVATIVEs】 solution, solutional, solutionist, solve, solver
solve ★★★★[1474] verb from solve
【DEFINITION】 If you solve a problem or a question, you find a solution or an answer to it.
【Declension/Conjugation】 solved, solved, solving, solves
【SYNONYM】 work out
【ROOTs】 ⑴ solve; ⑵ shout(shot); shoot
【Etymology】 《Latin solvere》 [from PIE *se-lu-] to loosen, untie, dissolve, release, detach
【First Known Meaning】 to disperse, dissipate, loosen
【DERIVATIVEs】 solution, solutional, solutionist, solve, solver
Other words containing "solve"; absoluteness, aerosol, dissolution, dissolvability, dissolvable, dissolvableness, dissolvent, dissolver, insoluble, resolute, resolutely, resoluteness, resolutioner, resolutionist, resolutive, resolvability, resolvable, resolvent, resolver, soluble, solute, solutional, solutionist, solvent, solver, unresolvable, unresolved
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
solid
sol-
sol
soft
soci
so
sleep
skill
six
site-, situ-
