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resolute
CEFRC1
/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Very determined and not likely to change your mind.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA determined person; one showing resolution.
Examples
Our commitment to eradicating dehumanization and racism is resolute.
He was resolute about his innocence.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsConvinced; satisfied; sure.
Firm, unyielding, determined.
noun
Extra meaningA projection onto an arbitrary vector.
More examples
In contextHe was resolute in his decision to stay.
She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
I think I'm resolute.
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Origin
adjective
From Latin resolutus (“released”), past participle of resolvō (“to release, to unbind”) (re- + solvō, whence solve). Compare typologically Russian реши́тельный (rešítelʹnyj) (< реши́ть (rešítʹ)).