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resistancethe refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɪstəns/

Korean meaning: 저항, 반항, 거부

Korean pronunciation: 리**지**스턴스

Example Sentences

  • My resistance to chocolate completely crumbled when I saw the triple-layer cake.
  • The bacteria showed strong resistance to all antibiotics, making the doctor very worried.
  • His resistance to getting up early is legendary - even fire alarms can't wake him.

resistance

NOUN

//rɪˈzɪstəns//

the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument

resistance concept
💡 Concept

the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈzɪstəns/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈzɪstəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootsist
Suffix--ance

Origin

From Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to stand against' or 'to oppose', composed of the prefix 're-' (back/against) and 'sistere' (to stand or place).

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🎵Rhyme

persistenceassistancedistanceinstance
persistence
assistance
distance
instance

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My resistance to chocolate completely crumbled when I saw the triple-layer cake.

The bacteria showed strong resistance to all antibiotics, making the doctor very worried.

😄 Fun example

His resistance to getting up early is legendary - even fire alarms can't wake him.

The resistance fighters operated secretly during the war.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

oppositiondefiancerefusalimmunityresilience

Antonyms

acceptancecompliancesubmission

Related

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