resolution — a firm decision to do or not to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a firm decision to do or not to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrezəˈluːʃn/
Example Sentences
- His resolution to quit social media lasted exactly three hours and twenty-seven minutes.
- The UN passed a resolution calling for immediate ceasefire.
- My resolution to wake up early failed when I discovered the snooze button's true power.
resolution
NOUN[/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/]
a firm decision to do or not to do something
She chose the healthy path over the unhealthy one, showing her strong resolution to change her life.
RE(strongly) + SOLUT(solution) + ION(result) — resolution is the final decision that has been permanently fixed.
"A resolution with no execution is just an illusion."
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resolutio' meaning 'a loosening' or 'a breaking up', derived from 'resolvere' (to loosen, dissolve, or settle). The word entered English through Old French and came to mean a formal decision or determination.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + solv- (loosen, break) + -tion (noun suffix) = resolution
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📝Examples
“His resolution to quit social media lasted exactly three hours and twenty-seven minutes.”
“The UN passed a resolution calling for immediate ceasefire.”
“My resolution to wake up early failed when I discovered the snooze button's true power.”
“The image quality improved dramatically with higher resolution.”
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