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solv·a·ble

 (sŏl′və-bəl, sôl′-)
adj.
Possible to solve: solvable problems; a solvable riddle.

solv′a·bil′i·ty, solv′a·ble·ness n.
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solvable

(ˈsɒlvəbəl)
adj
(Chemistry) another word for soluble1
ˌsolvaˈbility, ˈsolvableness n
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solv•a•ble

(ˈsɒl və bəl)

adj.
capable of being solved, as a problem.
[1640–50]
solv`a•bil′i•ty, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.solvable - capable of being solved; "such problems are perfectly solvable"
soluble - susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained; "the puzzle is soluble"
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Translations

solvable

[ˈsɒlvəbl] ADJsoluble, que se puede resolver
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solvable

[ˈsɒlvəbl] adj (problem) → risolvibile
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References in classic literature ?
This problem is only solvable if we cease arbitrarily to substitute for the unknown x itself the conditions under which that force becomes apparent- such as the commands of the general, the equipment employed, and so on- mistaking these for the real significance of the factor, and if we recognize this unknown quantity in its entirety as being the greater or lesser desire to fight and to face danger.
And that's what you have right now,' Trump said when asked if the issue between the two nuclear-armed neighbours was solvable.
"We've had a bit of a criticism about the speed of the greens but these things are all solvable."
This reflects how the problem is not solvable by a single nation, and that its effects are not restricted to any single country.
The Comelec last week said the 2019 midterms election may have encountered problem but these problems were "solvable." Jimenez described the elections "generally successful.
Talking to media-persons after visiting the families of Pakistani nationals, who were martyred in the terrorist attack at mosques in Christchurch city of New Zealanad, here the president said it took long to suppress the flames of hatred and such issues were not easily solvable. He said the Christchurch attack was the consequence of the Islamophobia created across the world.
Though he believes this is solvable, and says the impact to long-term value could be modest, though he sees the potential for near-term share weakness.
Mr Siddiqui remarked that the problem was solvable but it needed to be looked at bearing its contexts in mind.
"Our complex problems are absolutely solvable," Ryan said at the Library of Congress, across the street from the U.S.