solved
Translation
solved, resolved
Examples
The mystery is finally solved.
The mystery is finally solved.
It is a solved problem.
It is a solved problem.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) is solved A problem or mystery is resolved. The mystery is solved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resolved, figured out, answered; Antonyms: unsolved, unresolved
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'solve', from Latin 'solvere' meaning 'to loosen, untie'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tangled rope or a difficult puzzle that has been 'solved' or untangled. The problem is no longer a knot.