Resistance

/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ · noun

Meaning

The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
2. (physics) A force that tends to oppose motion.
3. (physics) Electrical resistance.
4. (electronics, dated) A resistor.
5. An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.

Example Sentences

widespread resistance to the new urban development plans

the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics

[…]this Autority of his Perſon, doth notwithſtanding lay on us an Obligation, of keeping under his Obedience, and making no warlike Reſiſtance.

So that there can be no possible misunderstanding, both Germany and Japan can be certain beyond any shadow of a doubt that America will continue to fight for freedom until no vestige of resistance remains. Our demand has been and it remains unconditional surrender.

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him.[…]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.

For decades, trainers and scientists have debated whether and how to mix cardio and resistance exercise. Some small studies suggest combining the two might up the likely gains from each, especially the resistance training.

In our study of simple electrical circuits, we have considered a single source of E.M.F. for each individual circuit but we have learned that any number of resistances may be connected in parallel […]

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.

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• resistances
• resistaunce
• resistence

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