Definition of resistance
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an act or instance of resisting : opposition
b
: a means of resisting
2
: the power or capacity to resist: such as
a
: the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (such as disease, toxic agents, or infection)
b
: the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (such as a drug) formerly effective against it
3
: an opposing or retarding force
4a
: 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
resistance
adjectiveDefinition of resistance (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or being exercise involving pushing or pulling against a source of resistance (such as a weight) to increase strength
resistance training
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The first known use of resistance was in the 14th century
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