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n. (Geom.) In a plane, the two imaginary circular points at infinity; in space of three dimensions, the imaginary circle at infinity. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; wholly; positively. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being absolute; independence of everything extraneous; unlimitedness; absolute power; independent reality; positiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. absolution, L. absolutio, fr. absolvere to absolve. See Absolve. ] 1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. “Government . . . granting absolution to the nation.” Froude. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Civil Law) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (R. C. Ch.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ In the English and other Protestant churches, this act regarded as simply declaratory, not as imparting forgiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Eccl.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication. P. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. Delivery, in speech. [ Obs. ] B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]

Absolution day (R. C. Ch.), Tuesday before Easter. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism. [ 1913 Webster ]

The element of absolutism and prelacy was controlling. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Theol.) Doctrine of absolute decrees. Ash. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Metaph.) One who believes that it is possible to realize a cognition or concept of the absolute. Sir. W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; as, absolutist principles. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to absolutism; absolutist. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. absolutorius, fr. absolvere to absolve. ] Serving to absolve; absolving. “An absolutory sentence.” Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]

. A solution used as a vehicle in applying bronze pigments. In addition to acetote, benzine, and a little pyroxylin, it contains amyl acetate, which gives it the odor of bananas. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ Basi- + solute, a. ] (Bot.) Prolonged at the base, as certain leaves. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being dissoluble; capacity of being dissoluble; capacity of being dissolved by heat or moisture, and converted into a fluid. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. dissolubilis: cf. F. dissoluble. See Dissolve, and cf. Dissolvable. ] 1. Capable of being dissolved; having its parts separable by heat or moisture; convertible into a fluid. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Capable of being disunited. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being dissoluble; dissolubility. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. dissolutus, p. p. of dissolvere: cf. F. dissolu. See Dissolve. ] 1. With nerves unstrung; weak. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Loosed from restraint; recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures; esp., loose in morals and conduct; profligate; wanton; lewd; debauched. “A wild and dissolute soldier.” Motley.

3. Specifically: Engaging in excessive drinking, or promiscuous sexual activity. [ PJC ]

Syn. -- Uncurbed; unbridled; disorderly; unrestrained; reckless; wild; wanton; vicious; lax; licentious; lewd; rakish; debauched; profligate. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a dissolute manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. State or quality of being dissolute; looseness of morals and manners; addictedness to sinful pleasures; debauchery; dissipation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Chivalry had the vices of dissoluteness. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. dissolucioun dissoluteness, F. dissolution, fr. L. dissolutio, fr. dissolvere. See Dissolve. ] 1. The act of dissolving, sundering, or separating into component parts; separation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dissolutions of ancient amities. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Change from a solid to a fluid state; solution by heat or moisture; liquefaction; melting. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Change of form by chemical agency; decomposition; resolution. [ 1913 Webster ]

The dissolution of the compound. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The dispersion of an assembly by terminating its sessions; the breaking up of a partnership. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dissolution is the civil death of Parliament. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. The extinction of life in the human body; separation of the soul from the body; death. [ 1913 Webster ]

We expected
Immediate dissolution. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. The state of being dissolved, or of undergoing liquefaction. [ 1913 Webster ]

A man of continual dissolution and thaw. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. The new product formed by dissolving a body; a solution. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

8. Destruction of anything by the separation of its parts; ruin. [ 1913 Webster ]

To make a present dissolution of the world. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

9. Corruption of morals; dissipation; dissoluteness. [ Obs. or R. ] Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Med.) An aqueous solution of carbolic acid, borax, sodium bicarbonate, and glycerin, used as a spray in diseases of the nose and throat. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ L. exsolutio a release. ] Relaxation. [ R. ] Richardson (Dict. ). [ 1913 Webster ]

An aqueous solution of arsenite of potassium, of such strength that one hundred parts represent one part of arsenious acid, or white arsenic; -- named from Fowler, an English physician who first brought it into use. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. indissolubilité. ] The quality or state of being indissoluble. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. indissolubilis: cf. F. indissoluble. See In- not, and Dissoluble, and cf. Indissolvable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Not dissoluble; not capable of being dissolved, melted, or liquefied; insoluble; as, few substances are indissoluble by heat, but many are indissoluble in water. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Incapable of being rightfully broken or dissolved; perpetually binding or obligatory; firm; stable, as, an indissoluble league or covenant. [ 1913 Webster ]

To the which my duties
Are with a most indissoluble tie
Forever knit. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Indissolubility. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an indissoluble manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

On they move, indissolubly firm. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. insolubilitas: cf. F. insolubilité. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The quality or state of being insoluble or not dissolvable, as in a fluid. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The quality of being inexplicable or insolvable. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. insolubilis indissoluble, that can not be loosed: cf. F. insoluble. See In- not, and Soluble, and cf. Insolvable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Not soluble; in capable or difficult of being dissolved, as by a liquid; as, chalk is insoluble in water. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Not to be solved or explained; insolvable; as, an insoluble doubt, question, or difficulty. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Strong. “An insoluble wall.” [ Obs. ] Holland [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or state of being insoluble; insolubility. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. irresolubilis: cf. F. irrésoluble. See Resoluble, and cf. Irresolvable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Incapable of being dissolved or resolved into parts; insoluble. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Incapable of being relieved or assisted. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The second is in the irresoluble condition of our souls after a known sin committed. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being irresoluble; insolubility. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. ir- not + resolute: cf. F. irrésolu, L. irresolutus not loosened. ] Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution. [ 1913 Webster ]

Weak and irresolute is man. Cowper.

Syn. -- Wavering; vacillating; undetermined; undecided; unsettled; fickle; changeable; inconstant.

-- Ir*res"o*lute*ly, adv. -- Ir*res"o*lute*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. the failure to behave in a resolute manner; fluctuation in intention.
Syn. -- irresolution. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Cf. F. irrésolution. ] Lack of resolution; lack of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes of all unhappiness. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

pos>n. [ From Labarraque, a Parisian apothecary. ] (Med.) An aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite, extensively used as a disinfectant. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sodium hypochlorite is the same compound used in the commercial trademarked bleach Clorox(TM). It has both disinfectant and bleaching activity. [ PJC ]

adj. producing images that are not sharply defined; -- of optical instruments or image display devices. Opposite of high-resolution. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

[ See Monsel's salt. ] (Med.) An aqueous solution of Monsel's salt, having valuable styptic properties. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Failure of solution or explanation. [ 1913 Webster ]

a.[ L. resolubolis: cf. F. résoluble. See Resolve, and cf. Resolvable. ] Admitting of being resolved; resolvable; as, bodies resoluble by fire. Boyle. -- Res"o*lu*ble*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

a. [ Cf. F. résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i. ] 1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady. [ 1913 Webster ]

Edward is at hand,
Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Redelivery; repayment. [ Obs. ] “Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments.” Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a resolute manner; with fixed purpose; boldly; firmly; steadily; with perseverance. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some . . . facts he examines, some he resolutely denies. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being resolute. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. résolution. L. resolutio a loosening, solution. See Resolve. ] 1. The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question or difficult problem. [ 1913 Webster ]

The unraveling and resolution of the difficulties that are met with in the execution of the design are the end of an action. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The state of being relaxed; relaxation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The state of being resolved, settled, or determined; firmness; steadiness; constancy; determination. [ 1913 Webster ]

Be it with resolution then to fight. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. The state of being resolved or firm in opinion or thought; conviction; assurance. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Little resolution and certainty there is as touching the islands of Mauritania. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. (Math.) The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. (Med.) A breaking up, disappearance; or termination, as of a fever, a tumor, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

8. (Mus.) The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord. [ 1913 Webster ]

9. (Technical) The act of distinguishing between two close but not identical objects, or, when taking a measurement, bbetween two close values of the property measured. [ PJC ]

10. (Technical) a measure of the ability to distinguish between two close but not identical values of the property being measured; it is expressed as the difference in values of a property necessary to make such a distinction; as, a microscope with a resolution of one micron; a thermometer with a resolution of one-tenth of a degree. Also called resolving power. [ PJC ]

Joint resolution. See under Joint, a. --
Resolution of a force or
Resolution of a motion (Mech.), the separation of a single force or motion into two or more which have different directions, and, taken together, are an equivalent for the single one; -- the opposite of composition of a force. --
Resolution of a nebula (Astron.), the exhibition of it to the eye by a telescope of such power as to show it to be composed of small stars. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Decision; analysis; separation; disentanglement; dissolution; resolvedness; resoluteness; firmness; constancy; perseverance; steadfastness; fortitude; boldness; purpose; resolve. See Decision. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who makes a resolution; one who joins with others in a declaration or resolution; specifically, one of a party in the Scottish Church in the 17th century. [ 1913 Webster ]

He was sequestrated afterwards as a Resolutioner. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who makes a resolution. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf.F. résolutif. ] Serving to dissolve or relax. [ R. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Resolutive. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖masc. a., fem. a. } [ L. ] Alone; -- chiefly used in stage directions, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]