Definitions for: Insoluble

[adj] without hope of solution; "an insoluble problem"
[adj] (of a substance) not easily dissolved
[adj] admitting of no solution or explanation; "an insoluble doubt"

Webster (1913) Definition: In*sol"u*ble, a. [L. insolubilis indissoluble, that
can not be loosed: cf. F. insoluble. See In- not, and
Soluble, and cf. Insolvable.]
1. Not soluble; in capable or difficult of being dissolved,
as by a liquid; as, chalk is insoluble in water.

2. Not to be solved or explained; insolvable; as, an
insoluble doubt, question, or difficulty.

3. Strong. ``An insoluble wall.'' [Obs.] --Holland

Synonyms: hopeless, indissoluble, insolvable, unresolvable, unsoluble, unsolvable

Antonyms: soluble

See Also: incomprehensible, inexplicable

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