INSOLUBLY

Etymology

Adverb

insolubly (comparative more insolubly, superlative most insolubly)

In an insoluble manner; irresolubly, irresolvably.

Source: Wiktionary


INSOLUBLE

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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