Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for solution

solution

[ suh-loo-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of solving a problem, question, etc.:

    The situation is approaching solution.

  2. the state of being solved:

    a problem capable of solution.

  3. a particular instance or method of solving; an explanation or answer:

    The solution is as good as any other.

    Synonyms: resolution, key

  4. Mathematics.
    1. the process of determining the answer to a problem.
    2. the answer itself.
  5. Chemistry.
    1. the process by which a gas, liquid, or solid is dispersed homogeneously in a gas, liquid, or solid without chemical change.
    2. such a substance, as dissolved sugar or salt in solution.
    3. a homogeneous, molecular mixture of two or more substances.
  6. Pharmacology. Also called liquor. a liquid, usually water, in which a medication is dissolved.
  7. Medicine/Medical.
    1. the termination of a disease.
    2. a breach or break in anything, especially one in parts of the body normally continuous, as from fracture or laceration:

      solution of continuity.



solution

/ səˈluːʃən /

noun

  1. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in which the molecules or atoms of the substances are completely dispersed. The constituents can be solids, liquids, or gases
  2. the act or process of forming a solution
  3. the state of being dissolved (esp in the phrase in solution )
  4. a mixture of two or more substances in which one or more components are present as small particles with colloidal dimension; colloid

    a colloidal solution

  5. a specific answer to or way of answering a problem
  6. the act or process of solving a problem
  7. maths
    1. the unique set of values that yield a true statement when substituted for the variables in an equation
    2. a member of a set of assignments of values to variables under which a given statement is satisfied; a member of a solution set
  8. the stage of a disease, following a crisis, resulting in its termination
  9. law the payment, discharge, or satisfaction of a claim, debt, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

solution

/ sə-lo̅o̅shən /

  1. Chemistry.
    A mixture in which particles of one or more substances (the solute) are distributed uniformly throughout another substance (the solvent), so that the mixture is homogeneous at the molecular or ionic level. The particles in a solution are smaller than those in either a colloid or a suspension.
  2. Chemistry.
    Compare colloid
  3. Mathematics.
    A value or values which, when substituted for a variable in an equation, make the equation true. For example, the solutions to the equation x 2 = 4 are 2 and −2.

solution

  1. In chemistry , a uniform mixture of one solid , liquid , or gas with another solid, liquid, or gas.
Discover More

Other Words From

  • so·lution·al adjective
  • nonso·lution noun
  • preso·lution noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of solution1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Latin solūtiōn-, stem of solūtiō, equivalent to solūt(us) ( solute ) + -iō -ion
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of solution1

C14: from Latin solūtiō an unloosing, from solūtus; see solute
Discover More

Example Sentences

Additionally, the coalition is urging Congress to prioritize several bills that prioritize affordable childcare solutions for restaurant employees.

From Salon

Throughout the Tamils' time on the island, British authorities acknowledged that it was not a suitable place for them, and said they were looking for long-term solutions.

From BBC

Under normal circumstances, Amorim could look for solutions when the transfer window opens next month.

From BBC

"Throughout thousands of years of human history, someone has faced the same problems our communities are facing now and has found a solution," says Stoeppler.

Infections have sickened dairy workers and raw milk drinkers alike, but Kennedy and McAfee apparently believe that the solution is less regulation, not more.

From Salon

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement