Resolutive: meaning, definitions and examples

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resolutive

 

[ ˌrezəˈluːtɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

decision making

Resolutive refers to the ability to make decisions or solve problems effectively. It is often used in the context of processes that lead to a clear conclusion or solution. A resolutive measure is one that definitively addresses an issue, leaving no ambiguity. This term can also imply a sense of determination and the capacity to reach a resolution even in difficult circumstances.

Synonyms

conclusive, decisive, determined, resolute.

Examples of usage

  • The committee took resolutive actions to address the community's concerns.
  • Her resolutive nature helped the team overcome various challenges.
  • They employed a resolutive strategy in coping with the crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "resolutive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resolutivo

🇮🇳 नियामक

🇩🇪 lösungsorientiert

🇮🇩 resolutif

🇺🇦 резолютивний

🇵🇱 resolutywny

🇯🇵 解決の

🇫🇷 résolutif

🇪🇸 resolutivo

🇹🇷 çözücü

🇰🇷 결정적인

🇸🇦 حلولي

🇨🇿 rozhodující

🇸🇰 rozhodujúci

🇨🇳 解决的

🇸🇮 reševalni

🇮🇸 lausnargóður

🇰🇿 шешуші

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 həll edici

🇲🇽 resolutivo

Etymology

The word 'resolutive' originates from the Latin term 'resolutivus,' which is derived from 'resolvere,' meaning 'to loosen or to release.' The prefix 're-' indicates a return or backward motion, while the root 'solvere' means 'to loosen' or 'to release.' Over time, the term evolved in the English language during the late 15th to early 16th centuries to describe actions and decisions that resolve disputes or issues. Initially used in legal and philosophical texts, 'resolutive' has spread to various fields including psychology, decision-making processes, and problem resolution contexts. Its usage emphasizes the importance of resolution in achieving clarity and effectiveness in challenging situations.