INDISSOLUBLE

indissoluble

(adjective) used of decisions and contracts

insoluble, indissoluble

(adjective) (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

indissoluble (comparative more indissoluble, superlative most indissoluble)

Lasting; indestructible; not possible to dissolve, disintegrate or break up.

Source: Wiktionary


In*dis"so*lu*ble, a. Etym: [L. indissolubilis: cf. F. indissoluble. See In- not, and Dissoluble, and cf. Indissolvable.]

1. Not dissoluble; not capable of being dissolved, melted, or liquefied; insoluble; as few substances are indissoluble by heat, but many are indissoluble in water. Boyle.

2. Incapable of being rightfully broken or dissolved; perpetually binding or obligatory; firm; stable, as, an indissoluble league or covenant. To the which my duties Are with a most indissoluble tie Forever knit. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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