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resistant

re·sis·tant

UK/ɹəˈzɪstənt/ US/riˈzɪstʌnt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

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2.

incapable of being affected

  • “resistant to persuasion”
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3.

disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

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4.

incapable of absorbing or mixing with

  • “a water-repellent fabric”
  • “plastic highly resistant to steam and water”
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Origin

From French résistant; equivalent to resist + -ant.

Phrases

  • famine resistant
  • heat resistant
  • resistant materials

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