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resolute
[ rez-uh-loot ]
/ ĖrÉz ÉĖlut /
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adjective
firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.
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Origin of resolute
First recorded in 1375ā1425 for earlier sense ādissolvedā; 1525ā35 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin resolÅ«tus, past participle of the verb resolvere resolve
synonym study for resolute
1. See earnest1.
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British Dictionary definitions for resolute
resolute
/ (ĖrÉzÉĖluĖt) /
adjective
firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
characterized by resolution; determineda resolute answer
Derived forms of resolute
resolutely, adverbresoluteness, nounWord Origin for resolute
C16: from Latin resolutus, from resolvere to resolve
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