Resolve

re-zolv'', v. [-solved (-zolvd'), -solving.] To separate the component parts of; to melt; to di olve and reduce to a different form: to reduce to simple or intelligible notions, make clear or certain, free from doubt; to cause to perceive or understand; to form or constitute by resolution, vote, or determination; to determine on. (Math.) To solve, as a problem to find the answer to, or the result of. (Med.) To disperse or scatter. v.i. To be separated into its component parts, or distinct principles; to melt, di olve; to form a resolution or purpose. — n. Act of resolving or making clear; that resolved on or determined decisive conclusion legal or official determination legislative act or declaration. [L. — resolrere, resolutum solvere, to loosen, di olve.] Resolv'edne , n. Fixedne of purpose; firmne . — Resolv'ent, n. That which has the power of resolving or causing solution. (Med.) That which has power to disperse inflammation. — Res'oluble, rez'o-lu-bl, a. Admitting of being resolved or melted. [L. resolubilis.] — Res'olute, -o-lut. a. Having a decided purpose; constant in pursuing a pur- Eose; decided; fixed: steadfast persevering: firm; old unshaken. — Res'olutely, adv. — Res'olutene , n. — Resolulion, n. Act, operation, or proce of resolving,— as, act of separating a compound into its elements or parts; cr, act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question, or difficult problem; state of being resolved, made clear, or determined that which is resolved or determined esp.. the decision of a court, or vote of an a embly. (Math.) Act or proce of solving: solution. [F.] Resonant. Resonance. See under Resound.