Defn: Quality of being solvable.
SOLVE
Solve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved; p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.] Etym:
[L. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf.
Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See Loose, and cf.
Absolve.]
Defn: To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up out to a result
or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve
a problem.
True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South.
God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell.
Syn.
— To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.
SOLVE
Solve, n.
Defn: A solution; an explanation. [Obs.] Shak.
SOLVENCY
Sol"ven*cy, n. Etym: [See Solvent.]
Defn: The quality or state of being solvent.
SOLVEND Sol"vend, n. Etym: [L. solvendus to be loosened or dissolved, fr. solvere. See Solution.]
Defn: A substance to be dissolved. [R.]