English dictionary
resistant
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- incapable of absorbing or mixing with
adjective
- disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
adjective
- impervious to being affected
adjective
- relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
adjective
- able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
Example sentences
a water-repellent fabric
plastic highly resistant to steam and water
resistant to the effects of heat
resistant to persuasion
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