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hastily-resolved

|has-ti-ly-re-solved|

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/ˈheɪstɪli rɪˈzɒlvd/

quickly settled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-resolved' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' derived from the Old English 'hæstlice,' meaning 'with speed,' and 'resolved,' from the Latin 'resolvere,' meaning 'to loosen or release.'

Historical Evolution

'hastily' evolved from the Old English 'hæstlice,' while 'resolved' came from the Latin 'resolvere,' transforming through Old French 'resolver' to the modern English 'resolve.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with speed,' and 'resolved' meant 'to loosen or release.' Over time, 'resolved' evolved to mean 'settled or decided,' and 'hastily-resolved' now implies a quick, often insufficient resolution.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

quickly settled or decided, often without thorough consideration.

The hastily-resolved conflict left many issues unaddressed.

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