noun
- the quality or state of being unable to be resolved, settled, or solved
Usage: formal; often used in philosophical, mathematical, or logical contexts
Examples
- The irresolvability of the paradox puzzled mathematicians for decades.
- Some philosophers argue for the irresolvability of certain metaphysical questions.
- The irresolvability of the conflict made peace negotiations extremely difficult.
- Gödel's theorem demonstrated the irresolvability of certain logical statements within formal systems.
- The irresolvability of the dispute led both parties to seek mediation.