Word
resolute
Phoneticsres·o·lute, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛzəˌɫut/
UK/ɹˈɛzəlˌuːt/
Definitions
01determined
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. having a strong will and being very sure about what you want to do.
adj. characterized by a firm and unwavering purpose; determined in character or action.
“She remained resolute in her decision to finish the marathon despite the rain.”
“The board remained resolute in their commitment to the merger, despite mounting pressure from minority shareholders and the financial press.”
Synonyms
02a determined person
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. a person who shows great determination and does not give up.
n. a person who exhibits resolution or steadfastness in their actions.
“The leader was known as a resolute who never backed down from a challenge.”
“History remembers him as a resolute, a man whose iron will shaped the destiny of the nation during its darkest hours.”
Synonyms
03vector projection
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical
n. a specific part of a vector that points in a certain direction.
n. the projection of a vector onto an arbitrary vector or axis.
“The student calculated the resolute of the force along the horizontal axis.”
“In this coordinate system, the resolute of the velocity vector must be determined relative to the primary axis of motion.”
Synonyms
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'remain', 'stay', or 'be'.
Real-World Examples
“Marseille controlled the ball for long spells but struggled to create shots on target, with their efforts often blocked by the home side’s resolute rearguard.” “He also underlined the importance of a response led by national and local authorities, equipped with the necessary resources and supported by resolute partners.” Etymology
From Latin resolutus (“released”), past participle of resolvō (“I release, I unbind”) (re- + solvō, whence solve). Compare typologically Russian реши́тельный (rešítelʹnyj) (< реши́ть (rešítʹ)).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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