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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. explained or answered;
- Example: "mysteries solved and unsolved problems resolved and unresolved";
[syn: solved, resolved]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Solve \Solve\ (s[o^]lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved (s[o^]lvd); p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.] [L. solvere, solutum; from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. Sober) + luere to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See Loose, and cf. Absolve.] To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem. [1913 Webster] True piety would effectually solve such scruples. --South. [1913 Webster] God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell. [1913 Webster] Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

solved adj 1: explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved" [syn: solved, resolved] [ant: unresolved, unsolved]