resistant
adjective
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Definition of resistant
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: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination wrinkle-resistant clothesa drug-resistant strain of virus
resistant
nounExamples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures. He became resistant to the medication.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Nearly 90% of people infected with extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB who took this treatment during a clinical trial recovered in 6 months. — Amy Maxmen, Scientific American, "Treatment for Extreme Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Wins U.S. Government Approval," 16 Aug. 2019 Just like its predecessor, this new formula is sweat- and humidity-resistant, easily blendable, and noncomedogenic. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Fenty Beauty's New Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation Is for Dry Skin Types," 1 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'resistant.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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resistant
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of resistant
: opposed to something : wanting to prevent something from happening
: not affected or harmed by something
See the full definition for resistant in the English Language Learners Dictionary
resistant
adjective
re·​sis·​tant
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Kids Definition of resistant
: capable of withstanding the force or effect of
The material is fire-resistant.
resistant
adjective
re·​sis·​tant
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Medical Definition of resistant
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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