solution

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Etymology 2.3 Noun

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -uːʃən

[edit] Etymology

From Old French solucion (French: solution).

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solution (plural solutions)

1. A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
2. An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
3. (mathematics) The answer to a problem.
4. (business) The act or process of explaining or proposing an approach to solving a problem.
5. (law) Satisfaction of a claim or debt.

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• problem

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• IPA: /sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/, SAMPA: /sO.ly.sjO~/

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From Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō (“‘loosening, unfastening; solution, explanation’”).

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solution f. (plural solutions)

1. solution
2. liquid mix