resistance — the 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
Villagers form a human chain to block bulldozers and show their resistance.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“The resistance fighters operated secretly during the war.”
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