Solutionist
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A solver of problems or puzzles.
Adjective
- 1 Advocating or working towards a solution to some problem (often used to imply that no simple solution exists). derogatory, often
"The ideology of solutionism is thus essential to helping Silicon Valley maintain its image. The technology press — along with the meme-hustlers at the TED conference — are only happy to play up any solutionist undertakings."
Example
More examples"The ideology of solutionism is thus essential to helping Silicon Valley maintain its image. The technology press — along with the meme-hustlers at the TED conference — are only happy to play up any solutionist undertakings."
Etymology
From solution + -ist.
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