# solution

> English word · Noun · IPA /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ · frequency rank #1,537

## Definitions
1. A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
2. An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
3. An answer to a problem.
4. A product, service or suite thereof, especially software.
5. Satisfaction of a claim or debt.
6. The act of dissolving, especially of a solid by a fluid.
7. The crisis of a disease.

## Etymology
From Middle English solucioun, from Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō. Compare solve, -tion.

## Common misspellings (12)
`oslution`, `sloution`, `sollution`, `soltuion`, `soluiton`, `solusion`, `solutino`, `solutionn`, `solutoin`, `soluttion`, `soultion`, `ssolution`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/solution