resistant

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adjective

re·​sis·​tant ri-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce resistant (audio)
Synonyms of resistant
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus

resistant

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noun

: one that resists : resister

Examples of resistant in a Sentence

Adjective These plants are resistant to cold temperatures. He became resistant to the medication.
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Adjective
Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Blink Outdoor Security Camera Early Labor Day Deal Protect your property inside and out with the weather-resistant Blink Outdoor 4 three-camera system. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The drops slid about four centimeters, picked up a charge, rolled off the edge, and then fell five millimeters onto a copper plate coated with a 60-nanometer film of Teflon, which is one of the most chemically resistant coatings on the market today. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 As someone who spends his professional life focused on the challenges forests are facing, Ferris is excited about the prospect of a new generation of Dutch elm resistant trees. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resistant

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resistant was in the 15th century

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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

resistant

adjective
re·​sis·​tant
ri-ˈzis-tənt
: giving, capable of, or showing resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes

Medical Definition

resistant

adjective
re·​sis·​tant
variants also resistent
-tənt How to pronounce resistant (audio)
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus

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