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resistive Synonyms

Another word for resistive

Choosing another word for resistive depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, operating by, or exhibiting electrical resistance.

Usage Example

"Older kiosks often use a ohmic touchscreen that responds to physical pressure rather than the electrical conductivity of a fingertip."

Strong
ohmic
impeding

• adjective (Context 2)

Able or tending to oppose, withstand, or offer physical resistance to a force or action.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist prescribed resistant exercises using elastic bands to help rebuild strength in the patient's injured shoulder."

Strongest
resistant
Strong
opposing
unyielding
defiant
Weak
obstinate

Opposites of resistive

The opposite of resistive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

conductive
yielding
superconductive
compliant
submissive
receptive
See all opposites of resistive

• Nearby Words

resistantly
resister
resistible
resistive
resistor
resit
resizable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Resistive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/resistive
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