çözmekçözünmek

Çözmekçözünmek is a Turkish neologism formed by blending the verbs çözmek (to solve, to resolve) and çözünmek (to dissolve, to melt). The term is used to describe a dual process in which a problem is approached in ways that both solve it and dissolve related structures or constraints.

Origins and formation: It functions as a portmanteau rather than a standard compound. It is not found in conventional dictionaries and is mostly encountered in creative writing, wordplay, and online discourse. The spelling keeps the infinitives intact, emphasizing the parallel actions of solving and dissolving.

Semantics and usage: The appeal of the term lies in its metaphorical breadth. It can refer to situations where solving an issue also changes its context by removing barriers, reorganizing components, or simplifying a system until the problem dissolves into a new state. It is typically used informally and playfully, and may require explanation when used in formal writing.

Examples: Proje yöneticileri bu stratejiyi çözmekçözünmek olarak adlandırıyor: sorunları çözerken engelleri de çözüp ortadan kaldırıyorlar. Bir tasarım sürecinde çözmekçözünmek, sorunun kökenini anlamakla birlikte bağlamı da değiştirmeyi ifade eder.

See also: portmanteau, neologism, Turkish linguistics.