resolved

[ ri-zolvd ]

/ rɪˈzɒlvd /

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adjective

firm in purpose or intent; determined.

Nearby words

resolution, resolutioner, resolutive, resolvable, resolve, resolved, resolvent, resolving power, resonance, resonance radiation, resonant

Origin of resolved

First recorded in 1490–1500; resolve + -ed²

Related formsre·solv·ed·ly

[ri-zol-vid-lee] /rɪˈzɒl vɪd li/, adverbre·solv·ed·ness, nounun·re·solved, adjectivewell-re·solved, adjective

Definition for resolved (2 of 2)

resolve

[ ri-zolv ]

/ rɪˈzɒlv /

verb (used with object), re·solved, re·solv·ing.

to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.

to separate into constituent or elementary parts; break up; cause or disintegrate (usually followed by into).

to reduce or convert by, or as by, breaking up or disintegration (usually followed by to or into).

to convert or transform by any process (often used reflexively).

to reduce by mental analysis (often followed by into).

to settle, determine, or state in a formal vote or formal expression of opinion or intention, as of a deliberative assembly.

to deal with (a question, a matter of uncertainty, etc.) conclusively; settle; solve: to resolve the question before the board.

to clear away or dispel (doubts, fears, etc.); answer: to resolve any doubts we may have had.

Chemistry. to separate (a racemic mixture) into optically active components.

Music. to cause (a voice part or the harmony as a whole) to progress from a dissonance to a consonance.

Optics. to separate and make visible the individual parts of (an image); distinguish between.

Medicine/Medical. to cause (swellings, inflammation, etc.) to disappear without suppuration.

verb (used without object), re·solved, re·solv·ing.

to come to a determination; make up one's mind; determine (often followed by on or upon): to resolve on a plan of action.

to break up or disintegrate.

to be reduced or changed by breaking up or otherwise (usually followed by to or into).

Music. to progress from a dissonance to a consonance.

noun

a resolution or determination made, as to follow some course of action.

firmness of purpose or intent; determination.

Origin of resolve

1325–75; Middle English resolven (v.) < Latin resolvere to unfasten, loosen, release, equivalent to re- re- + solvere to loosen; see solve

SYNONYMS FOR resolve

1 confirm.

2 analyze, reduce.

17, 18 decision.

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Related formsre·solv·er, nounpre·re·solve, verb, pre·re·solved, pre·re·solv·ing.un·re·solv·ing, adjective

Synonym study

1. See decide.

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Examples from the Web for resolved

They assured him that should this happen, many problems would be resolved.
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On Monday, there were only two issues "that should be resolved tonight," the aide said.
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Mike Tweedy, a government employee in Georgia, resolved to leave Mormonism in 2007.
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But even such basic questions as what sort of political power should be established have not been resolved.
Ukraine Rebels Love Russia, Hate Gays, Threaten Executions|Anna Nemtsova|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Belfast resolved on waiting "to see what the South would do," and the South waited for Belfast.
Speeches from the Dock, Part I|Various
And I resolved that you should see it also, and be warned in time.
Robert Tournay|William Sage
I was resolved upon seeing them, and had but little time to lose, so I decided upon retracing my way.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
Burning indignation at first fired his soul, and he resolved to punish Quintal.
The Lonely Island|R.M. Ballantyne
You have heard, I doubt not, how England is resolved not to be thus held in check.
French and English|Evelyn Everett-Green

British Dictionary definitions for resolved (1 of 2)

resolved

/ (rɪˈzɒlvd) /

adjective

fixed in purpose or intention; determined

Derived Formsresolvedly (rɪˈzɒlvɪdlɪ), adverbresolvedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for resolved (2 of 2)

resolve

/ (rɪˈzɒlv) /

verb (mainly tr)

(takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to decide or determine firmly

to express (an opinion) formally, esp (of a public meeting) one agreed by a vote

(also intr usually foll by into) to separate or cause to separate (into) (constituent parts or elements)

(usually reflexive) to change, alter, or appear to change or alterthe ghost resolved itself into a tree

to make up the mind of; cause to decidethe tempest resolved him to stay at home

to find the answer or solution to; solveto resolve a problem

to explain away or dispelto resolve a doubt

to bring to an end; concludeto resolve an argument

med to cause (a swelling or inflammation) to subside, esp without the formation of pus

(also intr) to follow (a dissonant note or chord) or (of a dissonant note or chord) to be followed by one producing a consonance

chem to separate (a racemic mixture) into its optically active constituents

physics

to distinguish between (separate parts) of (an image) as in a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument
to separate (two adjacent peaks) in a spectrum by means of a spectrometer

maths to split (a vector) into its components in specified directions

an obsolete word for dissolve

noun

something determined or decided; resolutionhe had made a resolve to work all day

firmness of purpose; determinationnothing can break his resolve

Derived Formsresolver, noun

Word Origin for resolve

C14: from Latin resolvere to unfasten, reveal, from re- + solvere to loosen; see solve

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Word Origin and History for resolved (1 of 3)

resolved

adj.

"determined," 1520s, past participle adjective from resolve (v.). Related: Resolvedly.

Word Origin and History for resolved (1 of 3)

resolve

late 14c., "melt, dissolve, reduce to liquid;" intransitive sense from c.1400; from Old French resolver or directly from Latin resolvere "to loosen, loose, unyoke, undo; explain; relax; set free; make void, dispel," from re-, perhaps intensive, or "back" (see re-), + solvere "loosen" (see solve). Early 15c. as "separate into components," hence the use in optics (1785). Meaning "determine, decide upon" is from 1520s, hence "pass a resolution" (1580s). For sense evolution, cf. resolute (adj.). Related: Resolved; resolving.

Word Origin and History for resolved (2 of 3)

resolve

"determination, firmness or fixedness of purpose; a determination," 1590s, from resolve (v.).

Medicine definitions for resolved

resolve

[ rĭ-zŏlv′ ]

v.

To cause resolution of an abnormal condition.

To separate an optically inactive compound or mixture into its optically active constituents.

To render parts of an image visible and distinct.

resolved

adjective

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Definition for resolved (2 of 2)

resolve

verb (used with object), re·solved, re·solv·ing.

verb (used without object), re·solved, re·solv·ing.

noun

Origin of resolve

Synonym study

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British Dictionary definitions for resolved (1 of 2)

resolved

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for resolved (2 of 2)

resolve

verb (mainly tr)

noun

Word Origin for resolve

Word Origin and History for resolved (1 of 3)

resolved

Word Origin and History for resolved (1 of 3)

resolve

Word Origin and History for resolved (2 of 3)

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Medicine definitions for resolved

resolve

v.