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res⋅o⋅lute
[rez-uh-loot] 
əˌlut
–adjective
| 1. | firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion. |
| 2. | characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc. |
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| res·o·lute (rěz'ə-lōōt', rěz'ə-lōōt') 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
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.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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Language Translation for : resolute
Spanish:
resoluto,
German:
entschlossen,
Japanese:
きっぱりした
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