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   resistant

   /rɪˈzɪst(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. offering resistance to something or someone: "some of the old Churches are resistant to change" Similar impervious toproof againstunaffected byrepellent ofunsusceptible toimmune toinvulnerable towater-resistantwaterproofimpenetrablerare:imperviable toopposed toaverse tohostile toinimical toagainstantiunwilling to acceptdisinclined to acceptreluctant to acceptunenthusiastic aboutOpposite susceptible toreceptive to
   • 2. denoting starch that is not easily broken down by enzymes within the body and is therefore minimally absorbed during digestion: "cooked rice, like bread, contains a useful amount of resistant starch, which acts like fibre in the digestive system"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESISTANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RESISTANT definition: 1. not wanting to accept something, especially changes or new ideas: 2. not harmed or affected by…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RESISTANT is giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance —often used in combination. How to use resistant in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESISTANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is resistant to something is opposed to it and wants to prevent it. Some people are very resistant to the idea of exercise. American English : resistant / rɪˈzɪstənt /

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › resistantResistant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Being resistant means to be immune or impervious to something. A vest that's resistant to bullets is bullet-proof. Anything resistant has a certain power — specifically, the power to resist or fight off — something else.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › resistantRESISTANT Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words -...

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   Synonyms for RESISTANT: resisting, opposing, reluctant, hesitant, opposed, willful, defiant, unwilling; Antonyms of RESISTANT: tolerant, unresistant, friendly, benign, understanding, complying, positive, hospitable

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   Resistant definition: exhibiting or offering resistance; resisting (often used in combination). See examples of RESISTANT used in a sentence.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › resistantResistant - definition of resistant by The Free Dictionary

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   resistant - able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress; "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"

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › resistant_adjresistant, adj. & n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word resistant. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › resistantResistant Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Resistant definition: Capable of, offering, or showing resistance. Often used in combination.

11. www.definitions.net › definition › resistantWhat does resistant mean? - Definitions.net

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    Resistant refers to having the ability to withstand or oppose something harmful, unfavorable, or unwanted.