deliberately-resolved
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-re-solved|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈzɑːlvd/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈzɒlvd/
carefully decided
Etymology
'deliberately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deliberatus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'liberare' meant 'to weigh.' 'Resolved' comes from Latin 'resolvere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen.'
'deliberatus' transformed into the Old French word 'deliberer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliberate.' 'Resolvere' transformed into the Old French word 'resolver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resolve.'
Initially, 'deliberate' meant 'to weigh down,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'carefully considered.' 'Resolve' initially meant 'to loosen again,' but now means 'to find a solution.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been decided or determined with careful thought and intention.
The committee's decision was deliberately-resolved after hours of discussion.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 01:58
