Unsolvable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɒlvəbl/

Definitions of unsolvable

adjective not able to be solved or explained

Example Sentences

A1 Some puzzles are unsolvable without a hint.

A2 The math problem seemed unsolvable to the students.

B1 The mystery of the missing keys remained unsolvable for weeks.

B2 The case was deemed unsolvable due to lack of evidence.

C1 The philosophical question of the meaning of life is often seen as unsolvable.

C2 Despite numerous attempts, the encryption code remained unsolvable to even the best cryptographers.

Examples of unsolvable in a Sentence

formal The mathematician claimed that the problem was unsolvable with current technology.

informal I tried to solve that puzzle for hours, but it's just unsolvable.

slang That math question is totally unsolvable, dude.

figurative The mystery of her disappearance seemed unsolvable to the detectives.

Grammatical Forms of unsolvable

• past tense: unsolved
• plural: unsolvables
• comparative: more unsolvable
• superlative: most unsolvable
• present tense: unsolvable
• future tense: will be unsolvable
• perfect tense: has been unsolvable
• continuous tense: is being unsolvable
• singular: unsolvable
• positive degree: unsolvable
• infinitive: to unsolve
• gerund: unsolving
• participle: unsolved

Origin and Evolution of unsolvable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsolvable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning not, and the word 'solvable' meaning capable of being solved.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsolvable' has retained its original meaning of not capable of being solved, and is commonly used in various contexts to describe problems or puzzles that cannot be resolved.