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properly-resolved

|prop-er-ly-re-solved|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈprɑːpərli rɪˈzɑːlvd/

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/ˈprɒpəli rɪˈzɒlvd/

(resolve)

determined solution

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjective
resolveresolvesresolvedresolvedresolvingresolutionunresolvednessresoluteresolved
Etymology
Etymology Information

'properly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'proper', where 'propre' meant 'one's own'. 'Resolved' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resolvere', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen'.

Historical Evolution

'proper' changed from Old French word 'propre' and eventually became the modern English word 'proper'. 'Resolvere' transformed into the Old French word 'resolver', and eventually became the modern English word 'resolve' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'proper' meant 'one's own', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'correct or appropriate'. 'Resolve' initially meant 'to loosen again', but now means 'to find a solution'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been settled or solved in a correct or appropriate manner.

The issue was properly-resolved after the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/04/26 15:33