Resistant - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈzɪstənt|  American pronunciation of the word resistant
Brit.  |rɪˈzɪstənt|  British pronunciation of the word resistant

adjective

- relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) (syn: immune)
- able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress (syn: tolerant)
the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
- impervious to being affected
resistant to the effects of heat
resistant to persuasion
- disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority (syn: insubordinate, resistive)
- incapable of absorbing or mixing with (syn: repellent)
plastic highly resistant to steam and water

Extra examples

These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.

He became resistant to the medication.

The disease is resistant to cure.

Many managers are resistant to change.

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