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resolution

noun/ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

definition

a firm decision to do or not to do something

example

Every New Year, I make a resolution to exercise more and eat healthier.

synonyms
determinationdecisionresolve
word origin — Late Middle English: from Latin resolutio(n-) 'a loosening', from the verb resolvere

resolution, breach, allegiance, polymath, apprehension: meanings and examples

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  1. resolution · noun/ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

    a firm decision to do or not to do something

    Every New Year, I make a resolution to exercise more and eat healthier.

    Synonyms: determination, decision, resolve

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin resolutio(n-) 'a loosening', from the verb resolvere

  2. breach · noun/briːtʃ/

    the act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

    The company faced legal consequences due to a breach of contract that significantly affected their partnership.

    Synonyms: violation, infringement, contravention

    Origin: Middle English breche, from Old French brèche, from a Germanic source; related to the verb break.

  3. allegiance · noun/əˈliː.dʒəns/

    loyalty or commitment to a group or cause

    Many citizens express their allegiance to the country by participating in national holidays and ceremonies.

    Synonyms: loyalty, fidelity, devotion

    Origin: from Middle English 'alegeance', from Old French 'allegeance', from 'aleguer' meaning 'to pledge' or 'to bind'.

  4. polymath · noun/ˈpɑlɪˌmæθ/

    a person with knowledge and expertise in a wide range of subjects

    Leonardo da Vinci is often regarded as the quintessential polymath, excelling in fields such as art, science, and engineering.

    Synonyms: knowledgeable person, renaissance man, polymathic individual

    Origin: The word 'polymath' comes from the Greek 'polymathēs', meaning 'having learned much', where 'poly-' means 'many' and 'manthanein' means 'to learn'.

  5. apprehension · noun/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/

    anticipation of something bad or unpleasant

    She waited in apprehension for the results of the medical tests, fearing the worst outcome.

    Synonyms: anxiety, unease, dread

    Origin: from Latin 'apprehensio', from 'apprehendere', meaning 'to seize or take hold of'