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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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resoluteness
noun
the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [ant: irresoluteness]