INSOLUBLE
Dictionary entry overview: What does insoluble mean? • INSOLUBLE (adjective)
The adjective INSOLUBLE has 3 senses:
1. (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
2. admitting of no solution or explanation
3. without hope of solution
Familiarity information: INSOLUBLE used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• INSOLUBLE (adjective)
Meaning:
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
Synonyms:
indissoluble; insoluble
Similar:
non-water-soluble; water-insoluble (not soluble in water)
Antonym:
soluble ((of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water))
Meaning:
Admitting of no solution or explanation
Context example:
an insoluble doubt
Similar:
insolvable; unresolvable; unsoluble; unsolvable (not easily solved)
Also:
incomprehensible; inexplicable (incapable of being explained or accounted for)
Antonym:
soluble (susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained)
Meaning:
Without hope of solution
Context example:
an insoluble problem
Similar:
hopeless (without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success)
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