irrisolte

Irrisolte is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective irrisolto, meaning unresolved or not solved. It is used to describe feminine plural nouns and is common in both everyday and formal language. For example, le questioni irrisolte (unresolved questions) and le situazioni irrisolte (unresolved situations). The corresponding masculine forms are irrisolto (singular) and irrisolti (plural), while the feminine singular is irrisolta.

Etymology and forms: the word derives from the verb risolvere, with the negative prefix ir- indicating negation. It ultimately traces back to Latin roots related to resolving or loosening, adapted in Italian to express something that has not yet been solved or concluded.

Usage and nuance: irrisolte is used in journalism, scholarship, and literary prose to designate problems, mysteries, or debates that remain without a conclusion. It can describe ongoing cases, historical puzzles, or theoretical issues, often implying a continuing need for investigation or discussion.

Examples and collocations: common collocations include questioni irrisolte, casi irrisolti (masculine), misteri irrisolti, and dossier irrisolto. The term conveys a sense of curiosity as well as incompleteness, without assigning blame.

See also: related terms include irrisoluto (masculine singular), irrisolti (masculine plural), and synonyms such as inconclusivo, pendente, and non risolto. In Italian, irrisolte should not be confused with the English adjective irresolute. It is not a proper noun and is typically limited to descriptive use.