non·so·lu·tion
| \ ˌnän-sə-ˈlü-shən
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plural nonsolutions
Definition of nonsolution
: something that fails to solve a problem : something that is not a solution
Such batteries also lose their charge, making them a nonsolution for the bigger problem of storing and using renewable energy.— Lauren Williams
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“Nonsolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonsolution. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of nonsolution was in 1644
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