Definition of resistant
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance —often used in combination wrinkle-resistant clothes a drug-resistant strain of virus
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Examples of resistant in a Sentence
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
15th Century
First Known Use of resistant
15th century
1580
First Known Use of resistant
1580
RESISTANT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of resistant for English Language Learners
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: opposed to something : wanting to prevent something from happening
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: not affected or harmed by something
RESISTANT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of resistant for Students
: capable of withstanding the force or effect of The material is fire-resistant.
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resistant
Medical Definition of resistant
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance—often used in combination a drug-resistant strain of virus
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