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res⋅o⋅lute
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ˈrɛz
əˌlut
/
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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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əˌlut
li
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əˈlut-
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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