resistant

American

[ri-zis-tuhnt] / rɪˈzɪs tənt /

adjective

exhibiting or offering resistance; resisting (often used in combination).

stain-resistant;
resistant to change.

noun

a person or thing that resists.

Other Word Forms

antiresistant adjective
antiresistantly adverb
resistantly adverb
unresistant adjective

Etymology

Origin of resistant

1590–1600; < Middle French resistant, present participle of resister to resist; -ant

Example Sentences

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And of all the things I say that people are going to be resistant to, I think that’s the one that people are like, “No.”

From Los Angeles Times

Those tight spreads are the latest sign of how bonds remain stubbornly resistant to concerns rattling other markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The test can also be used to monitor how well treatment is working or whether changes in a tumours DNA indicate it is becoming resistant to any treatment.

From BBC

Together, they form hybrid cell clusters that are more resistant to chemotherapy than cancer cells by themselves.

From Science Daily

Professor Dong Soo Hwang noted, "Structurally colored textiles are inherently resistant to fading. Our technology enables long-lasting color without the use of dyes or metals, opening new possibilities for sustainable fashion and advanced materials."

From Science Daily

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