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The definition of soluble is something that can be dissolved, or a problem that can be solved.

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Sugar that dissolves into water so it becomes a part of it is an example of something that is soluble.
A simple math problem like 2+2 that you can easily find the answer to is an example of something that is soluble.

See soluble in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be dissolved; able to pass into solution
capable of being solved

Origin: ME < MFr < L solubilis < solvere: see solve

Related Forms:

solubly adverb

See soluble in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

That can be dissolved, especially easily dissolved: soluble fats.
Possible to solve or explain: soluble mysteries.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin solūbilis

Origin: , from Latin solvere, to loosen; see leu- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

solˈu·ble·ness noun

solˈu·bly adverb

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