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resistantnot 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

resistant concept
💡 Concept

The old oak stayed resistant to the storm while younger trees snapped around it.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈzɪstənt/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈzɪstənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootresist
Suffix--ant

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).

🎵Rhyme

persistentconsistentassistantdistant
persistent
consistent
assistant
distant

🔗Collocations

drug-resistant bacteria
water-resistant watch
heat-resistant material
stain-resistant fabric
resistant to change
shock-resistant design

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother is surprisingly resistant to learning new technology, but she mastered TikTok in one day.

😄 Fun example

The new smartphone case is drop-resistant and can survive being thrown by angry customers.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

immuneimperviousresilienttolerantdurable

Antonyms

vulnerablesusceptiblesensitive

Related

resistanceresistendurewithstandtolerance

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