[so.lu.tion] n [ME, fr. MF, fr. L solution-, solutio, fr. solvere to loosen, solve] (14c) 1 a: an action or process of solving a problem b: an answer to a problem: explanation; specif: a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation
2. a: an act or the process by which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is homogeneously mixed with a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid b: a homogeneous mixture formed by this process; esp: a single-phase liquid system c: the condition of being dissolved
3: a bringing or coming to an end or into a state of discontinuity