Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering in pursuit of a goal or belief. It describes someone who has made a firm decision and sticks to it despite obstacles or opposition.
From Latin 'resolutus,' past participle of 'resolvere' meaning 'to loosen' or 'solve,' from 're-' (back) + 'solvere' (to loosen). The meaning evolved from 'solved' to 'decided' to 'firmly determined,' suggesting clarity achieved through working through complexity.
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