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View synonyms for resistant

resistant

[ ri-zis-tuhnt ]

adjective

  1. exhibiting or offering resistance; resisting (often used in combination):

    stain-resistant;

    resistant to change.

noun

  1. a person or thing that resists.

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Other Words From

  • re·sistant·ly adverb
  • anti·re·sistant adjective noun
  • anti·re·sistant·ly adverb
  • unre·sistant adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resistant1

1590–1600; < Middle French resistant, present participle of resister to resist; -ant

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