Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

solution

Word origin

From Latin solutionem, the accusative of solutio ('a loosening, a solving'), from solvere ('to loosen, dissolve'). The same root gives solution, solve, dissolve and absolve.

Origin
Latin
Root
solutio
English cognates
solution, solve, dissolve, absolve

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsolutions

Examples

.

We need to find a solution quickly.

recommencer.

The only solution is to start over.

convient .

This solution suits no one.

.

We have finally found a solution to this old problem.

belle, .

His solution is beautiful, but hard to put into practice.

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This word is part of lesson 22.