resistance

1 of 2

noun

re·sis·tance ri-ˈzi-stən(t)s How to pronounce resistance (audio)

: an act or instance of resisting : opposition

: a means of resisting

: the power or capacity to resist: such as

: the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (such as disease, toxic agents, or infection)

: the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (such as a drug) formerly effective against it

: an opposing or retarding force

: the opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current

: a source of resistance

: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes the therapeutic efforts of a psychotherapist

often capitalized : an underground organization of a conquered or nearly conquered country engaging in sabotage and secret operations against occupation forces and collaborators

resistance

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or being exercise involving pushing or pulling against a source of resistance (such as a weight) to increase strength

resistance training

Example Sentences

Noun They have shown a stubborn resistance to change. The troops met heavy resistance as they approached the city. The paint shows good weather resistance. Over time the patient could develop a resistance to the drug.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Historic trials were held there too, including that in 1305 of William Wallace, the leader of Scottish resistance forces, and in 1606 of Guy Fawkes and the conspirators who plotted to blow up Parliament.

WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The ever-elusive Mayday is an underground resistance group fighting against Gilead.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 Wear them under snow pants for extra warmth and water resistance.

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 How to do them: Hitch a large resistance band to a bar.

Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 There’s broad 5G support across the board, Face ID, ultra-wideband chips to find the precise location of your AirTags, OLED screens, MagSafe connectivity, Apple’s Ceramic Shield glass to protect the screen, and IP68 water resistance.

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Thousands of armed resistance fighters are battling the army, carrying out bombings and assassinations that have handicapped the military in some parts of the country.

BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Joel is doing shady jobs with his friend, Tess (Anna Torv), to get by until he's approached by Marlene (Merle Dandridge), the leader in these parts of a resistance group called the Fireflies.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Forest Whitaker also returns as resistance fighter Saw Gerrera, and Star Wars newcomers include Stellan Skarsgård and Fiona Shaw.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

resistance

noun

re·sis·tance ri-ˈzis-tən(t)s How to pronounce resistance (audio)

: power or capacity to resist

especially : the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection)

: the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it due to genetic mutation and selection for and accumulation of genes conferring protection from the agent especially as a result of overuse of the agent which selectively destroys individual microorganisms lacking the protective genes

: the opposition offered by a body to the passage through it of a steady electric current

: opposition or impediment to the flow of a fluid (as blood or respiratory gases) through one or more passages see vascular resistance

: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a psychoanalysis patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes therapeutic efforts by the analyst

单词	resistance
释义	resistance 1 of 2 noun re·sis·tance ri-ˈzi-stən(t)s 1 a : 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 4 a : 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 2 of 2 adjective : of, relating to, or being exercise involving pushing or pulling against a source of resistance (such as a weight) to increase strength resistance training Synonyms Noun defiance opposition See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun They have shown a stubborn resistance to change. The troops met heavy resistance as they approached the city. The paint shows good weather resistance. Over time the patient could develop a resistance to the drug. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Historic trials were held there too, including that in 1305 of William Wallace, the leader of Scottish resistance forces, and in 1606 of Guy Fawkes and the conspirators who plotted to blow up Parliament. WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The ever-elusive Mayday is an underground resistance group fighting against Gilead. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 Wear them under snow pants for extra warmth and water resistance. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 How to do them: Hitch a large resistance band to a bar. Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 There’s broad 5G support across the board, Face ID, ultra-wideband chips to find the precise location of your AirTags, OLED screens, MagSafe connectivity, Apple’s Ceramic Shield glass to protect the screen, and IP68 water resistance. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Thousands of armed resistance fighters are battling the army, carrying out bombings and assassinations that have handicapped the military in some parts of the country. BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Joel is doing shady jobs with his friend, Tess (Anna Torv), to get by until he's approached by Marlene (Merle Dandridge), the leader in these parts of a resistance group called the Fireflies. Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Forest Whitaker also returns as resistance fighter Saw Gerrera, and Star Wars newcomers include Stellan Skarsgård and Fiona Shaw. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1976, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing resistance cross-resistance insulin resistance insulin resistance syndrome offered no resistance offer resistance take/follow the path/line of least resistance passive resistance cross-resistance insulin resistance insulin resistance syndrome offered no resistance offer resistance take/follow the path/line of least resistance passive resistance See More Kids Definition resistance noun re·sis·tance ri-ˈzi-stəns 1 : an act or instance of opposing 2 : the ability to withstand the force or effect of resistance to disease 3 : an opposing or slowing force The car's sleek design reduces wind resistance. 4 : the opposition offered by a substance to the passage through it of an electric current Medical Definition resistance noun re·sis·tance ri-ˈzis-tən(t)s 1 a : power or capacity to resist especially : the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection) b : the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it due to genetic mutation and selection for and accumulation of genes conferring protection from the agent especially as a result of overuse of the agent which selectively destroys individual microorganisms lacking the protective genes 2 a : the opposition offered by a body to the passage through it of a steady electric current b : opposition or impediment to the flow of a fluid (as blood or respiratory gases) through one or more passages see vascular resistance 3 : a psychological defense mechanism wherein a psychoanalysis patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes therapeutic efforts by the analyst resistance noun 1 as in opposition the inclination to resist after some initial resistance, the city council warmed up to the proposed development plan Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance opposition objection protest defiance disobedience remonstrance noncompliance recalcitrance reservation demur compunction misgiving Antonyms & Near Antonyms acquiescence compliance acceptance approval obedience 2 as in underground a secret organization in a conquered country fighting against enemy forces soldiers from the resistance were captured after a skirmish outside the foreign ministry Synonyms & Similar Words underground conspiracy cabal
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resistance

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