resolute

Etymology

From Latin resolutus (“released”), past participle of resolvō (“I release, I unbind”).

adj

  1. Firm, unyielding, determined.
    She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
    He was resolute in his decision to stay.
    Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half. April 10, 2011, Alistair Magowan, “Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport
  2. (obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.

noun

  1. A determined person; one showing resolution.
  2. (mathematics) A projection onto an arbitrary vector.
    vector resolute

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