What does resistant mean?

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) 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" impervious to being affected; "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion" disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority incapable of absorbing or mixing with

How many definitions does resistant have?

Resistant has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Resistant Definition & Meaning

resistant

adjective

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
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"
impervious to being affected; "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion"
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
incapable of absorbing or mixing with; "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"

Synonyms for resistant

"Resistant" in song lyrics

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"in an instant, my style's polished and stain resistant"
Artifacts — 31 Bumrush
"I am Dockers khakis - wrinkle free and stain resistant"
Atherton & Sire f/ Patio Decks — Bold Fashion
"Game consistent, wrist wear water resistant"
Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Mr. Sweets — Y.S.P.

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Frequently asked questions

What does resistant mean?: relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) 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" impervious to being affected; "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion" disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority incapable of absorbing or mixing with
What part of speech is resistant?: Resistant is an adjective.
How many definitions does resistant have?: Resistant has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).