ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Resistive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Resistive is an adjective meaning (electronics) Acting as a resistor; resisting the passage of electrical current.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. (electronics) Of an electronic circuit: consisting only of resistors and power sources; having no inductance and capacitance.
  2. (rare) Tending to resist something or someone; resistant.

Example Sentences

a pure resistive circuit
This material is highly resistive.
He had a stubborn, resistive nature.

Synonyms for resistive

Depending on context, synonyms include insubordinate, resistant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include resistant, insubordinate, resilient, strong, hard-wearing, robust.

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