irresolvable
Americanadjective
adjective
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not able to be resolved into parts or elements
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not able to be solved; insoluble
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of irresolvable
First recorded in 1650–60; ir- 2 + resolvable
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"Nothing's ever irresolvable" said Blair, summing up the stubborn optimism many developed working in Northern Ireland at the turn of the millennium.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2023
But Dell thinks there's an irresolvable conflict of interest at play, since How2Recycle and the organizations whose data it cites are run and funded by companies that make and sell plastics.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2022
At a time when everyone seems to be so angry, conflicts appear to be irresolvable and communion no longer within reach, “The Band’s Visit” is like balm for a tired spirit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
He said: "I have previously described Ajax as a troubled programme. It is, but that does not mean that the problems are irresolvable."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2021
The riddle seemed irresolvable: to fish I needed bait, but I would have bait only once I had fish.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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