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solved |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Solve \Solve\ (s[o^]lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solved} (s[o^]lvd); p. pr & vb n. {Solving}.] [L. solvere solutum from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. {Sober}) + luere to loosen; cf OF soldre, soudre. See {Loose}, and cf {Absolve}.] To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem. True piety would effectually solve such scruples. --South. God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell. Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: solved adj : explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved" [syn: {resolved}] [ant: {unsolved}]
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