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1resistance
noun re·sis·tance \ri-ˈzis-tən(t)s\
: refusal to accept something new or different
: effort made to stop or to fight against someone or something
: the ability to prevent something from having an effect
Full Definition of RESISTANCE
1
a : an act or instance of resisting : opposition b : a means of resisting
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: the power or capacity to resist: as a : the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection) b : the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it
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: an opposing or retarding force
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a : the opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current b : a source of resistance
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: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes the therapeutic efforts of a psychotherapist
6
often capitalized : an underground organization of a conquered or nearly conquered country engaging in sabotage and secret operations against occupation forces and collaborators
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First Known Use of RESISTANCE
14th century
Related to RESISTANCE
- Synonyms
- defiance, opposition
- Antonyms
- acquiescence
2resistance
adjective
Definition of RESISTANCE
: of, relating to, or being exercise involving pushing against a source of resistance (as a weight) to increase strength <resistance training>
First Known Use of RESISTANCE
1976
Rhymes with RESISTANCE
RESISTANCE Defined for Kids
resistance
noun re·sis·tance \ri-ˈzi-stəns\
Definition of RESISTANCE for Kids
1
: an act or instance of opposing
2
: the ability to withstand the force or effect of <resistance to disease>
3
: an opposing or slowing force <The car's sleek design reduces wind resistance.>
4
: the opposition offered by a substance to the passage through it of an electric current
Medical Dictionary
resistance
noun re·sis·tance \ri-ˈzis-tən(t)s\
Medical Definition of RESISTANCE
1
a : power or capacity to resist; especially : the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection) b : the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it due to genetic mutation and selection for and accumulation of genes conferring protection from the agent especially as a result of overuse of the agent which selectively destroys individual microorganisms lacking the protective genes
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a : the opposition offered by a body to the passage through it of a steady electric current b : opposition or impediment to the flow of a fluid (as blood or respiratory gases) through one or more passages—see vascular resistance
3
: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a psychoanalysis patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes therapeutic efforts by the analyst
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