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irresoluble

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈzɒljʊbəl/

KK: /ɪˈrɛzəˌluːbəl/

adjective
Definition

Something that cannot be solved or explained.


Example

The team faced an irresoluble problem that left them frustrated.


Conversation
Sloth A
I can't believe how many arguments we had about that project.
Sloth B
Yeah, it felt like we were facing an irresoluble issue every time we discussed it.
Sloth A
It's frustrating when we can't find a way to agree.
Sloth B
Totally, sometimes it seems like some conflicts are just meant to stay unresolved.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
insoluble
unresolvable
intractable
Antonyms
soluble
resolvable
settled
Root Explanation

Irresoluble → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "resolubilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be resolved or loosened). The word "irresoluble" means not able to be resolved or loosened, indicating a state of uncertainty or indecision.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'resolved' ('resolubilis') — the 'in-' prefix means 'not', so 'irresoluble' describes a situation that remains unresolved.

Visually Confused Words
resoluble
revoluble
insoluble
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