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feminine

/soluˈθjon/ ES

/soluˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

solution, answer

Word origin

From Latin solutio, solutionem ('a loosening, a dissolving'), from solvere ('to loosen, to release, to dissolve').

Origin
Latin
Root
solutionem
English cognates
solution, solve, dissolve

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsoluciones

Examples

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We have to find a solution very soon.

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The solution to the problem is not at all easy.

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I found the solution after thinking a lot.

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There is no perfect solution for everything.

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Your idea seems the best possible solution.

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This word is part of lesson 32.