resistant — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

2. A thing which resists.

Adjective

1. Which makes resistance or offers opposition.

2. Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.

   Synonyms

   sufferabletolerant

   Examples

   The infection is resistant to antibiotics.

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   […] suggests the dauerlarva is resistant because of non-feeding and a more resistant cuticle. Examination of the dauerlarva cuticle by thin sectioning and electron micro[…]

3. Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.

Adjective

1. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

   Synonyms

   immune

2. able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

   Synonyms

   tolerant

   Examples

   the plant is tolerant of saltwater

   these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided

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   the new hybrid is more resistant to drought

3. impervious to being affected

   Examples

   resistant to the effects of heat

   resistant to persuasion

4. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

   Synonyms

   insubordinateresistive

5. incapable of absorbing or mixing with

   Synonyms

   repellent

   Examples

   a water-repellent fabric

   plastic highly resistant to steam and water