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resolved ending

[/rɪˈzɒlvd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: resolved endings
final resolvido
1. A conclusion to a narrative or story in which all major conflicts are settled and loose ends are tied up
The novel has a resolved ending where all characters find peace.
O romance tem um final resolvido onde todos os personagens encontram paz.
2. In music, a harmonic ending that provides closure and stability
The composer used a resolved ending with a perfect cadence.
O compositor usou um final resolvido com uma cadência perfeita.
Synonyms
conclusive endingclosed endingdefinitive endingtied-up ending
Antonyms
open endingambiguous endingcliffhangerunresolved ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final resolvido
Common usage in literature and film criticism
Portugal
desfecho resolvido
Preferred term in European Portuguese literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

tie up loose ends
bring closure to
wrap up the story
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