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Detailed Synonyms for resistant in English

resistant:

resistant

  1. resistant
  2. resistant

resistant adj

  1. resistant
    – incapable of absorbing or mixing with 1
    repellent; resistant; repellant
    – incapable of absorbing or mixing with 1
  2. resistant
    – disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority 1
    insubordinate; resistant; resistive
    – disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority 1
  3. resistant
    – impervious to being affected 1
    resistant
    – impervious to being affected 1
    • resistant adj
      • resistant to the effects of heat1
      • resistant to persuasion1
  4. resistant
    – relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) 1
    immune; resistant
    – relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) 1
  5. resistant
    – able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress 1
    tolerant; resistant
    – able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress 1
    • tolerant adj
      • the plant is tolerant of saltwater1
      • these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided1
    • resistant adj
      • the new hybrid is more resistant to drought1

Related Words for "resistant":

  • unresistant

Alternate Synonyms for "resistant":


Related Definitions for "resistant":

  1. incapable of absorbing or mixing with1
    • plastic highly resistant to steam and water1
  2. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority1
  3. impervious to being affected1
    • resistant to the effects of heat1
    • resistant to persuasion1
  4. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)1
  5. able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress1
    • the new hybrid is more resistant to drought1

Related Synonyms for resistant