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resistance

38 ENTRIES FOUND:

1re·sis·tance

noun \ri-ˈzis-tən(t)s\

Definition of RESISTANCE

1
a : an act or instance of resisting : opposition b : a means of resisting
2
: the power or capacity to resist: as a : the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection) b : the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it
3
: an opposing or retarding force
4
a : the opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current b : a source of resistance
5
: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes the therapeutic efforts of a psychotherapist
6
often capitalized : an underground organization of a conquered or nearly conquered country engaging in sabotage and secret operations against occupation forces and collaborators

Examples of RESISTANCE

  1. They have shown a stubborn resistance to change.
  2. The troops met heavy resistance as they approached the city.
  3. The paint shows good weather resistance.
  4. Over time the patient could develop a resistance to the drug.

First Known Use of RESISTANCE

14th century

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