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/
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
The old oak stayed resistant to the storm while younger trees snapped around it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
re- (back) + sist (stand) + -ant (one who, or tending to) = resistant
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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