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feminine
/resoluˈθjon/
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Translation
resolution, resolve
Word origin
From Latin resolutio, from resolvere ('to loosen, to settle'), from re- plus solvere ('to loosen, to release'). The same root gives English 'resolution' and 'resolve'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- resolutio
- English cognates
- resolution, resolve
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralresoluciones
Examples
conflicto .
The conflict finally found a peaceful resolution.
.
I admire the resolve with which she defended her ideas.
pantalla .
The new screen has a much higher resolution.
¿ ?
When will the resolution be voted on in the assembly?
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He made the firm resolve never to smoke again.
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