resistant

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adjective

re·​sis·​tant ri-ˈzi-stənt 

: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance

—often used in combination

wrinkle-resistant clothes

a drug-resistant strain of virus

resistant

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noun

: one that resists : resister

Examples of resistant in a Sentence

Adjective

These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.

He became resistant to the medication.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In this new study, the tandem solar cells reached over 26 percent power conversion efficiency and became much more resistant to reverse-bias stress. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Wind-resistant plants also have stronger stalks and a more flexible root system, which enables them to absorb the shock from strong wind gusts. — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The standard Hornbill blade uses a micro-sandblasted treatment, creating an even matte surface that is understated and resistant to fingerprints. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Don’t head out without this weather-resistant 18L hydration backpack. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing resistant

• heat resistant
• vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
• water-resistant

Rhymes for resistant

• assistant
• consistent
• existent
• insistent
• persistent
• subsistent
• coexistent
• equidistant
• inconsistent
• nonexistent
• preexistent
• distant

Kids Definition

resistant

adjective

re·​sis·​tant

ri-ˈzis-tənt

: giving, capable of, or showing resistance

—often used in combination

wrinkle-resistant clothes

Medical Definition

resistant

adjective

re·​sis·​tant

variants also resistent

-tənt 

: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance

—often used in combination

a drug-resistant strain of virus