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resolved

|re-solved|

B2

🇺🇸

/rɪˈzɑːlvd/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈzɒlvd/

(resolve)

determined solution

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
resolveresolvesresolvedresolvedresolvingresolutionunresolvednessresoluteresolved
Etymology
Etymology Information

'resolved' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resolvere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen or release.'

Historical Evolution

'resolvere' transformed into the Old French word 'resolver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resolve' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to loosen or release again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to find a solution or determination.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense and past participle of resolve, meaning to find a solution to a problem or difficulty.

The issue was resolved after the meeting.

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Adjective 1

firmly determined to do something.

She was resolved to finish her degree.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35