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Resistant

/ɹəˈzɪstənt/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
  2. A thing which resists.
  3. Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
  4. Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
  5. (statistics) Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.

Example Sentences

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[…]

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What does resistant mean?

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

What is a synonym for resistant?

Common synonyms include sufferable, tolerant, patient, resistant.

What is the opposite of resistant?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use resistant in a sentence?

The infection is resistant to antibiotics.

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