resistant

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/ɹəˈzɪstənt/

adj 3noun 2

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be | become

ADV

extraordinarily, extremely, highly, particularly, remarkably, very | quite, relatively

PREP

The new phone case proved resistant to drops and scratches after months of daily use.

Definitions

noun

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

A thing which resists.

adj

Which makes resistance or offers opposition.

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[…]

Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.

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Synonyms

adjective — incapable of absorbing or mixing with

repellent

adjective — disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

adjective — relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

immune

adjective — able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological s

tolerant

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The infection is resistant to antibiotics.

Wiktionary

[…] 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[…]

Wiktionary

These plants are resistant to weed killers.

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This car is resistant to rust.

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Many are convinced that he is resistant to advice.

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This bacterium is resistant to penicillin.

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