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solver

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who or that which solves.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The first successful solver of the puzzle will win a prize.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: resolver, solvent, problemsolver

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: winner

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noun

Meaning 2

a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: problem solver, convergent thinker

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: thinker

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English solve Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English solver From solve + -er.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: حَالّ (ḥāll) — one who solves
  • Arabic: حَلَّال (ḥallāl) — one who solves
  • French: résolveur — one who solves
  • Marathi: सोडवणारा (soḍavṇārā) — one who solves
  • Marathi: सोडवणारी (soḍavṇārī) — one who solves
  • Spanish: solucionador — one who solves