slowly-resolved
|slow-ly-re-solved|
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/ˈsloʊli rɪˈzɑːlvd/
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/ˈsləʊli rɪˈzɒlvd/
prolonged resolution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slowly-resolved' originates from the combination of 'slowly' and 'resolved', where 'slowly' means 'at a slow pace' and 'resolved' means 'settled or solved'.
Historical Evolution
'slowly-resolved' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'slowly' and 'resolved'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'taking a long time to solve', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a situation or problem that takes a long time to be settled or solved.
The dispute was slowly-resolved, taking several months to reach an agreement.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 07:45