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Webster 1913 Edition

Solvable

Solv′a-ble

,
Adj.
[F.
solvable
. See
Solve
, and cf.
Soluble
,
Solvible
.]
1.
Susceptible of being solved, resolved, or explained; admitting of solution.
2.
Capable of being paid and discharged;
as,
solvable
obligations
.
Tooke.
3.
Able to pay one’s debts; solvent.
[Obs.]
Fuller.

Webster 1828 Edition

Solvable

SOLV'ABLE

, a.
1.
That may be solved, resolved or explained.
2.
That can be paid.

Definition 2024

solvable

solvable

English

Adjective

solvable

  1. Capable of being solved.
    a solvable problem
  2. (archaic) Capable of being dissolved or liquefied.
  3. (obsolete) Capable of being paid and discharged.
    solvable obligations
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  4. (obsolete) Able to pay one's debts; solvent.
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Synonyms

  • (capable of being solved): soluble
  • (capable of being dissolved): soluble

Antonyms

Translations

French

Etymology

From Latin solvere with -able.

Adjective

solvable m, f ‎(plural solvables)

  1. solvent

Etymology

solve +‎ -able

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