insolubility

noun

in·​solubility (¦)in How to pronounce insolubility (audio)
ən+
: the quality or state of being insoluble: such as
(2)
: something inexplicable

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin insolubilitas, from Latin insolubilis insoluble + -itas -ity

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“Insolubility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insolubility. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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insolubility

noun
in·​sol·​u·​bil·​i·​ty
(ˌ)in-ˌsäl-yə-ˈbil-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being insoluble

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