How to pronounce "resistant"

• "resistant" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "resistant"

Adjective

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

Synonyms:

• immune
• resistant

Adjective

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"

Synonyms:

• tolerant
• resistant

Adjective

impervious to being affected; "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion"

Synonyms:

• resistant

Adjective

disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

Synonyms:

• insubordinate
• resistant
• resistive

Adjective

incapable of absorbing or mixing with; "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"

Synonyms:

• repellent
• resistant