resistive

adj 3

Collocations

ADJ.

advanced, many, onboard, pure, stubborn

VERB + RESISTIVE

engage

RESISTIVE + NOUN

ared, circuit, device, nature

PREP.

in, with

ADV.

also, highly

adj

Tending to resist something or someone; resistant.

He had a stubborn, resistive nature.

Acting as a resistor; resisting the passage of electrical current.

This material is highly resistive.

Of an electronic circuit: consisting only of resistors and power sources; having no inductance and capacitance.

a pure resistive circuit

adjective — disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

He had a stubborn, resistive nature.

Wiktionary

This material is highly resistive.

Wiktionary

a pure resistive circuit

Wiktionary

The Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) allows the crew to engage in resistive exercise onboard the ISS by simulating the use of free weights.

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Many devices with resistive touchscreens also include a stylus for more precise pointing.

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In some senses, resistive is marked as rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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