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resoluteness

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res⋅o⋅lute

  [rez-uh-loot]
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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

Related forms:
res⋅o⋅lute⋅ly  [rez-uh-loot-lee, rez-uh-loot-] , adverb
res⋅o⋅lute⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. firm, steadfast, fixed. See earnest 1 . 2. unwavering, undaunted.
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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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