resistant — not affected by something; opposing or fighting against something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not affected by something; opposing or fighting against something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɪstənt/
Korean meaning: 저항하는, 견디는, 내성이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 리**지**스턴트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly resistant to learning new technology, but she mastered TikTok in one day.
- The new smartphone case is drop-resistant and can survive being thrown by angry customers.
- Scientists developed a coffee-stain-resistant shirt for people who can't function before their morning coffee.
resistant
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈzɪstənt//
not affected by something; opposing or fighting against something
not affected by something; opposing or fighting against something
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Origin
From Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to stand back or oppose', combined with the suffix '-ant' (one who does something). The Latin verb is composed of 're-' (back) and 'sistere' (to stand or cause to stand).
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“My grandmother is surprisingly resistant to learning new technology, but she mastered TikTok in one day.”
“The new smartphone case is drop-resistant and can survive being thrown by angry customers.”
“Scientists developed a coffee-stain-resistant shirt for people who can't function before their morning coffee.”
“This material is resistant to extreme temperatures and chemical exposure.”
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