solution

Meanings

Noun

• 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.
• The answer to a problem.
• A product, service or suite thereof, especially software.
• Satisfaction of a claim or debt.
• The act of dissolving, especially of a solid by a fluid; dissolution.
• The crisis of a disease.

Verb

• To treat with a solution.

Related

Opposite words

• problem
• precipitation

Origin

• From Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō.