resistance
resistance Lexical Profile
resistance Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The refusal to accept or comply with something, or the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
"The proposed changes to the corporate schedule met with strong resistance from the employees."
The ability of an organism to remain unaffected by harmful substances, environmental conditions, pathogens, or medications.
"The overuse of certain medications has accelerated the evolution of antibiotic resistance in common bacteria."
A physical force, such as friction or air drag, that acts to slow down or oppose the motion of a moving object.
"Aerodynamic cyclists wear tight clothing and specialized helmets to minimize wind resistance during a race."
The degree to which a substance or electrical component opposes the passage of an electric current, causing energy dissipation and typically measured in ohms.
"Copper wire is widely used in household circuitry because of its very low electrical resistance."
A secret or underground organization fighting against an occupying power or a totalitarian regime to restore political independence.
"During the occupation, members of the local resistance printed underground newspapers and disrupted railway supply lines."
• Rhymes for resistance
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'resistance', from Late Latin 'resistentia', derived from the Latin verb 'resistere' meaning 'to make a stand against or oppose' (from 're-' meaning 'against' and 'sistere' meaning 'to take a stand').