adj · name · noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/
/ˌɹɛ.zəˈl(j)uːt/
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rhymes with -uːt
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Firm, unyielding, determined.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
He was resolute in his decision to stay.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Convinced; satisfied; sure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
name
Meaning 3
An Inuit hamlet on Cornwallis Island, Nunavut.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Resolute Bay
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
A determined person; one showing resolution.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
A projection onto an arbitrary vector.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, sciences
Examples
vector resolute
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
6
adjective
Meaning 6
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
stood resolute against the enemy
faced with a resolute opposition
a resolute and unshakeable faith
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: irresolute
7
adjective satellite
Meaning 7
characterized by quickness and firmness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
his reply was unhesitating
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: unhesitating
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Latin resolutus (“released”), past participle of resolvō (“to release, to unbind”) (re- + solvō, whence solve). Compare typologically Russian реши́тельный (rešítelʹnyj) (< реши́ть (rešítʹ)).
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Translations
45 source translations are retained for this English entry.
