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intentionally-resolved

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-re-solved|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈzɑlvd/

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈzɒlvd/

deliberately settled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally-resolved' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'resolved'. 'Intentionally' comes from the Latin word 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out', and 'resolved' comes from the Latin word 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen or release'.

Historical Evolution

'intentionally' changed from the Latin word 'intentio' to the Old French 'intencion', and eventually became the modern English word 'intentionally'. 'Resolved' transformed from the Latin 'resolvere' to the Old French 'resolver', and eventually became the modern English word 'resolved'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'with intention or purpose', and 'resolved' meant 'to find a solution'. Over time, 'intentionally-resolved' evolved to mean 'deliberately settled'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

deliberately settled or determined.

The dispute was intentionally-resolved to avoid further conflict.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 02:08