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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