Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪstənt/
noun a person or thing that resists or opposes something
A1 I bought a water-resistant jacket for my hiking trip.
A2 The new phone model is advertised as being scratch-resistant.
B1 The doctor prescribed a heat-resistant ointment for the burn on my arm.
B2 The company invested in a fire-resistant material for their new building.
C1 The scientist discovered a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
C2 The government implemented a plan to make the city more flood-resistant.
adjective showing the ability to withstand or oppose something
A1 My new phone case is resistant to water and scratches.
A2 The material used for this jacket is resistant to wind and rain.
B1 These plants are resistant to drought and require very little water.
B2 The new building design is resistant to earthquakes and other natural disasters.
C1 The vaccine has proven to be resistant to various strains of the virus.
C2 The company's data storage system is resistant to cyber attacks and data breaches.
formal The fabric used in this jacket is highly resistant to water and wind.
informal My phone case is resistant to scratches, so I don't have to worry about it getting damaged.
slang These shoes are super resistant to wear and tear, they'll last forever.
figurative She is resistant to change, always sticking to her old ways.
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