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suddenly-resolved

|sud-den-ly-re-solved|

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/ˈsʌdənli rɪˈzɑːlvd/

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/ˈsʌdənli rɪˈzɒlvd/

quickly settled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suddenly-resolved' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'resolved', where 'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', meaning 'unexpected', and 'resolved' from Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen or release'.

Historical Evolution

'suddenly' changed from the Middle English word 'sodeinly' and 'resolved' from the Latin 'resolvere', eventually becoming the modern English word 'suddenly-resolved'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly' and 'resolved' meant 'to loosen or release', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'quickly and unexpectedly settled'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes a situation or problem that has been quickly and unexpectedly settled or solved.

The issue was suddenly-resolved after the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 07:23