resistant
nounadjectiveattested in dialogue
- //ɹəˈzɪstənt//
A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
noun
- 1
A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
- 2
A thing which resists.
Etymology
From French résistant; equivalent to resist + -ant.
adjective
- 1
Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
- 2
Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
The infection is resistant to antibiotics.
[…] suggests the dauerlarva is resistant because of non-feeding and a more resistant cuticle. Examination of the dauerlarva cuticle by thin sectioning and electron micro[…]
- 3
Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.
Forms
- plural
- resistants
- comparative
- more resistant
- superlative
- most resistant
resigned · Characterized by resignation or acceptance.resist · To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.resistance · The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
resistant · A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
resisting · resistanceresolution · A firm decision or an official decision.resolve · To find a solution to (a problem).