resistant

CEFRB2

/ɹəˈzɪstənt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to avoid being harmed or affected by something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A thing which resists.

Examples

  • These plants are resistant to weed killers.

  • Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Which makes resistance or offers opposition.

  2. Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

More examples

In context

  • This car is resistant to rust.

  • The infection is resistant to antibiotics.

  • […] suggests the dauerlarva is resistant because of non-feeding and a more resistant cuticle. Examination of the dauerlarva cuticle by thin sectioning and electron micro[…]

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Origin

adjective

From French résistant; equivalent to resist + -ant.