resistant

American  

[ri-zis-tuhnt] / rɪˈzɪs tənt /

adjective

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

   stain-resistant;

   resistant to change.

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noun

1. 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

The methylglycosides are also resistant to beetle enzymes that would normally break them down and restore their toxicity through hydrolysis.

From Science Daily

The product was recalled as they potentially contain the cereulide toxin, which is heat resistant and can cause nausea and vomiting, according to the food safety authority of Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal

In certain cases, this adaptation also makes the bacteria resistant to antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin.

From Science Daily

The same technology could be adapted to treat autoimmune diseases such as lupus, or even solid tumors resistant to current immunotherapies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The city had been working to replace aging wooden power poles to make the power lines more resistant to strong winds and fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• immune
• invulnerable