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.