solution
gb/səlˈuʃən/ us/səlˈuʃən/
A2
English
~ 1100
megoldás, oldat
NOUN
A2
1
megoldás
A2
Usage pattern:
a solution to [a problem/question]
The engineers are working on a solution to reduce emissions.
A mérnökök olyan megoldáson dolgoznak, amely csökkenti a kibocsátást.
We need a quick solution before the meeting starts.
Gyors megoldásra van szükségünk a megbeszélés kezdete előtt.
Her proposal offered the perfect solution to our budget issues.
Finding a solution took longer than expected.
There is no simple solution to climate change.
Learner examples
We found a solution to the noise problem.
Megoldást találtunk a zajproblémára.
He gave a good solution to my question.
Jó megoldást javasolt a kérdésemre.
This is the best solution for the team.
They are looking for a new solution.
We need a fast solution now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solution' with 'resolution'; 'resolution' can also mean determination or a formal decision, not just an answer to a problem.
Meaning
Answer to a problem
Collocations
find a solution
|come up with a solution
|practical solution
|temporary solution
|permanent solution
Synonyms
answer (Often used for direct responses to questions; less formal than 'solution'.)
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remedy (Suggests fixing something harmful or unpleasant, often in medical or figurative contexts.)
Antonyms
problem (The opposite of a solution; the difficulty that needs to be solved.)
Themes
problem-solving
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Something that makes a problem go away or makes a question easy to answer.
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
oldat
B2
Usage pattern:
a solution of [substance] in [liquid]
Mix the powder with water to form a clear solution.
Keverd össze a port vízzel, hogy átlátszó oldat keletkezzen.
The chemist prepared a saline solution for the experiment.
A vegyész sóoldatot készített a kísérlethez.
Vinegar is essentially a weak acid solution in water.
The doctor cleaned the wound with an antiseptic solution.
Learner examples
Salt water is a solution of salt and water.
A sós víz a só vizes oldata.
Sugar and water make a sweet solution.
A cukor és a víz édes oldatot alkot.
This medicine is in liquid solution form.
The lab made a blue solution.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'solution' with 'mixture'; in chemistry, a solution must be homogeneous at the molecular level.
Meaning
Liquid with dissolved substance
Collocations
saline solution
|sugar solution
|aqueous solution
|prepare a solution
Synonyms
mixture (General term; may not be homogeneous like a solution.)
Antonyms
suspension (A mixture where particles are dispersed but not dissolved.)
Themes
science
|chemistry
Definition
A liquid in which something has been completely mixed so it cannot be seen separately.
A homogeneous mixture formed when one substance is dissolved in another, typically a solid in a liquid.
NOUN
B1
FORMAL
3
megoldás
B1
Usage pattern:
the solution to [an equation/problem]
The solution to the equation is x = 5.
Az egyenlet megoldása: x = 5.
After several steps, she found the correct solution.
Több lépés után megtalálta a helyes megoldást.
There is no real-number solution for this equation.
The teacher explained how to check your solutions.
Learner examples
The solution is ten.
A megoldás tíz.
We found the right solution for x.
Megtaláltuk az x helyes értékét.
My answer is the same as her solution.
This math problem has two solutions.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'answer' instead of 'solution'; in mathematics, 'solution' is more precise for equations and problems.
Meaning
Answer to math problem
Collocations
calculate the solution
|find the solution
|unique solution
Synonyms
result (Less precise; may refer to any outcome, not necessarily one that satisfies an equation.)
Antonyms
error (An incorrect result in mathematics.)
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
Definition
The number or numbers that make a math problem true.
The value or values that satisfy an equation or mathematical problem.
Grammar
Dictionary form
solution
IPA
GB/səlˈuʃən/
US/səlˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
solu - tion (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: solution
- Plural: solution, solutions
Word family
Forms
solutions
noun
Core family
solve
verb A2
Related words
solver
noun
solvable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsolved
adjective
unsolvable
adjective
Expressions
no easy solution
1/nˈoʊ ˈizi səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
No simple way to solve something
When there is no quick or simple way to fix a problem.
Examples
- There is no easy solution to world hunger.
- This is a complex issue with no easy solution.
solution-oriented
1/səlˈuʃən ˈɔɹiˌɛntɪd/
fixed phrase
Focused on solving problems
Thinking about how to fix problems instead of just talking about them.
Examples
- The manager praised her for being so solution-oriented during the crisis.
- We need more solution-oriented discussions in these meetings.