Meaning & Definition of word "Insoluble"

Insoluble

/ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Impossible to resolve or solve.
    • Example: The conflict seemed insoluble, with no compromise in sight.
  • 2. Incapable of being dissolved in a liquid.
    • Example: Some minerals are insoluble in water, making them difficult to wash away.

Etymology

From Latin 'insolubilis', meaning 'not solvable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insoluble problem:

A problem that cannot be solved.

insoluble debt:

Debt that cannot be paid off.

Related Words

soluble:

Capable of being dissolved in a solvent.

resolve:

To settle or find a solution to a problem.

Slang Meanings of insoluble