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unsolvability

unsolvability

9.3
A situation when a problem or question has no answer
  • noun
  • /ˌʌnˌsɑlvəˈbɪləti/
translation icon : insolvabilidad
  • Some mathematical problems are famous for their unsolvability.

Examples

  • The unsolvability of the puzzle frustrated even the most experienced players.

  • The unsolvability of the equation puzzled the mathematicians.

  • Debates about the unsolvability of certain mysteries continue among philosophers.

  • Many scientists debate the unsolvability of certain problems.

  • The unsolvability of the mystery left the detective frustrated after months of investigation.

  • Many scientists are studying the unsolvability of certain mathematical problems that have puzzled experts for decades.

  • The unsolvability of the conflict makes it difficult for diplomats to broker peace agreements.

Synonyms

impossibility
vsunsolvability
37 5.3

A situation in which something cannot happen

focuses on inability to be solved or resolved, not on any event
insolubility
vsunsolvability
9.9

A problem that people cannot solve

is the general state of being unable to be solved or resolved
impossibleness
vsunsolvability
9.1

A state when something cannot happen or be done

is limited to being unable to be solved or resolved

Antonyms

solvability
1 5.5

How possible it is to find an answer to a problem

How Solvable

solvability
1 5.5
difficulty
651 2.4
unsolvability
9.3

Surface Forms

unsolvability singular
unsolvabilities plural

Morphology

unsolvability = unsolvable (transparent) = un + solv + able + ity

Formation is a regular noun from the adjective 'unsolvable' (unsolvable + -ity) indicating the state or quality.

Etymology

Unsolvability breaks into un- 'not', solve (from Latin solvere, 'to loosen'), and -ability 'can be'. Think of solve as 'loosen' — if something has unsolvability it cannot be 'loosened' or fixed, which is why it means 'not able to be solved'.