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άλυτος
unsolved /ˈalitos/
adjective#17566 most common
Also: unresolved, intractable
Example sentences
Το πρόβλημα είναι άλυτο.
The problem is unsolved.
Αυτή η υπόθεση παραμένει άλυτη.
This case remains unsolved.
Πολλές ερωτήσεις μένουν άλυτες στην επιστήμη.
Many questions remain unsolved in science.
Η άλυτη εξίσωση προκαλεί ανησυχία στους μαθητές.
The unsolved equation causes concern among the students.
Η αστυνομία εργάζεται για να λύσει την άλυτη υπόθεση.
The police are working to solve the unsolved case.
Υπάρχουν άλυτα προβλήματα που πρέπει να αντιμετωπιστούν.
There are unsolved problems that need to be addressed.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | άλυτος | άλυτοι |
| Genitive | άλυτου | άλυτων |
| Accusative | άλυτο | άλυτους |
| Vocative | άλυτε | άλυτοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'άλυτος' derives from the combination of the prefix 'α-' meaning 'not' and the root 'λύω' meaning 'to solve' or 'to loosen'. Thus, it directly translates to 'unsolved' or 'not solved'.
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