resistant
[ ri-zis-tuhnt ]
adjective
exhibiting or offering resistance; resisting (often used in combination): stain-resistant;resistant to change.
noun
a person or thing that resists.
Origin of resistant
1Other words from resistant
- re·sist·ant·ly, adverb
- an·ti·re·sis·tant, adjective, noun
- an·ti·re·sis·tant·ly, adverb
- un·re·sist·ant, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for resistant
resistant
/ (rɪˈzɪstənt) /
adjective
characterized by or showing resistance; resisting
impervious to the action of corrosive substances, heat, etc: a highly resistant surface
(in combination): a heat-resistant surface
noun
a person or thing that resists
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