Resistance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Resistance is a noun meaning The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
Meaning
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
More Meanings
- (physics) A force that tends to oppose motion.
- (physics) Electrical resistance.
- (electronics, dated) A resistor.
- An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.
Example Sentences
the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics
widespread resistance to the new urban development plans
[…]this Autority of his Perſon, doth notwithſtanding lay on us an Obligation, of keeping under his Obedience, and making no warlike Reſiſtance.
Alliance forces are stretched too thin right now to attempt to liberate the colony, but we've been doing what we can to covertly aid the local resistance.
Word Forms
- resistances
- resistaunce
- resistence
Synonyms for resistance
Depending on context, synonyms include opposition, impedance, resistor, resistivity, underground.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resistor, opposition, impedance, underground, resistivity, resisting.
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