resistant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
    immune.
  2. adjective satellite able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
    tolerant.
    • the plant is tolerant of saltwater
    • these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided
    • the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
  3. adjective satellite impervious to being affected
    • resistant to the effects of heat
    • resistant to persuasion
  4. adjective satellite disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
    insubordinate; resistive.
  5. adjective satellite incapable of absorbing or mixing with
    repellent.
    • a water-repellent fabric
    • plastic highly resistant to steam and water

WordNet


Re*sist"ant adjective
Etymology
F. résistant: cf. L. resistens. See Resist.
Definitions
  1. Making resistance; resisting. -- n. One who, or that which, resists. Bp. Pearson.

Webster 1913