resistivity

noun

re·​sis·​tiv·​i·​ty ri-ˌzi-ˈsti-və-tē  ˌrē- 

plural resistivities

1

: the longitudinal electrical resistance of a uniform rod of unit length and unit cross-sectional area : the reciprocal of conductivity

2

: capacity for resisting : resistance

Examples of resistivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The electrical resistivity of a silver nanoparticle ink can be varied by more than three orders of magnitude, approaching the conductivity of pure silver. — Omar Kardoudi april 17, New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026

These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026

The remaining protons at this depth are now also a superconductor, with no electrical resistivity. — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Boosting Graphene’s Current Density After the graphene interconnects are patterned, the graphene layers are doped to reduce the resistivity and boost their current-carrying capacity. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resistivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity

Medical Definition

resistivity

noun

re·​sis·​tiv·​i·​ty ri-ˌzis-ˈtiv-ət-ē, ˌrē- 

plural resistivities

: the longitudinal electrical resistance of a uniform rod of unit length and unit cross-sectional area : the reciprocal of conductivity