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Added 6 October 2026

solution

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/ noun

In Latin: solutio Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about solution at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
An answer to a problem.

verb

To treat with a solution.

Origin

From Middle English solucioun, from Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō. Compare solve, -tion.

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