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res·o·lute

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–adjective

1.	firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.

2.	characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.

[Origin: 1375–1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525–35 for current senses; late ME < L resolūtus, ptp. of resolvere to resolve

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res·o·lute·ly

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res·o·lute·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. firm, steadfast, fixed. See earnest¹. 2. unwavering, undaunted.

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res·o·lute Audio Help (rěz'ə-lōōt', rěz'ə-lōōt') Pronunciation Key
adj. Firm or determined; unwavering.

[Middle English, dissolved, dissolute, from Latin resolūtus, relaxed, past participle of resolvere, to relax, untie; see resolve.]

res'o·lute'ly adv., res'o·lute'ness n.

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resolute
adjective
1.	firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith" [ant: irresolute]
2.	characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was unhesitating" [syn: unhesitating]

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ˈresolute [-luːt] adjective

doing what one has decided to do, in spite of opposition, criticism etc
Example: a resolute attitude

Arabic:	مُصَمِّم، ثابِت العَزْم
Chinese (Simplified):	坚决的
Chinese (Traditional):	堅決的
Czech:	pevný, rázný
Danish:	beslutsom
Dutch:	vastberadeb
Estonian:	otsusekindel
Finnish:	päättäväinen
French:	résolu
German:	entschlossen
Greek:	αποφασιστικός
Hungarian:	határozott
Icelandic:	sem er staðráðinn í, ákveðinn í
Indonesian:	teguh
Italian:	risoluto

Japanese:	きっぱりした
Korean:	단호한, 확고 부동한
Latvian:	apņēmīgs
Lithuanian:	ryžtingas, tvirtas
Norwegian:	bestemt, resolutt
Polish:	zdecydowany
Portuguese (Brazil):	resoluto
Portuguese (Portugal):	resoluto
Romanian:	hotărât
Russian:	решительный
Slovak:	pevný, rázny
Slovenian:	odločen
Spanish:	resoluto
Swedish:	resolut, bestämd
Turkish:	kararlı

See also: resolution, resolve, resolved, "resolute" in any language

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Resolute

Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F. r['e]solu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i.]

1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. --Shak.

2. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.]

3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.]

Syn: Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.

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Resolute

Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), n. 1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado. [Obs.] --Shak.

2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." --Bp. Burnet.

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