Etymology

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Today it means: To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. Full definition →

Middle English solven ← Latin solvō
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  1. Latin · derived fromsolvō
  2. Middle English · inherited fromsolven
  3. English todaysolve

From Middle English solven, from Latin solvō.

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