INSOLUBLE

insoluble

(adjective) without hope of solution; “an insoluble problem”

insoluble, indissoluble

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

insoluble

(adjective) admitting of no solution or explanation; “an insoluble doubt”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

insoluble (comparative more insoluble, superlative most insoluble)

That cannot be dissolved.

That cannot be solved; unsolvable; insolvable.

That cannot be explained; mysterious or inexplicable.

That cannot be broken down or dispersed.

Synonyms

• (not explainable): inexplicable; See incomprehensible or mysterious

Antonyms

• soluble

Noun

insoluble (plural insolubles)

Any substance that cannot be dissolved.

Source: Wiktionary

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In*sol"u*ble, a. Etym: [L. insolubilis indissoluble, that can not be loosed: cf. F. insoluble. See In- not, and Soluble, and cf. Insolvable.]

1. Not soluble; in capable or difficult of being dissolved, as by a liquid; as, chalk is insoluble in water.

2. Not to be solved or explained; insolvable; as, an insoluble doubt, question, or difficulty.

3. Strong. "An insoluble wall." [Obs.] Holland

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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