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resistant

Pronunciation: [rɪˈzɪstənt]

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Learn how to use resistant in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) when something is able to stop or withstand something harmful, like a disease or a substance. If a person is resistant to a cold, it means their body can fight off the cold better.

Example

The vaccine helped her become resistant to the flu this season.

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He was not resistant to the pollen and started getting allergies.

Example

Is the new medicine effective against resistant bacteria?

Context: “materials”

(adjective) when a material does not easily change or get damaged by things like heat, water, or chemicals. If you have a resistant phone case, it means it won't break easily.

Example

The paint is resistant to water, so it won’t fade when it rains.

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The fabric is not resistant to stains and gets dirty easily.

Example

Is this watch resistant to water?

Context: “personality”

(adjective) when a person or group does not agree with or is not affected by certain ideas or changes. If someone is resistant to change, it means they don’t want things to be different.

Example

She was resistant to the new rules, preferring the old way.

Example

He is very open-minded and not resistant to new ideas.

Example

Why do you think some people are resistant to new technology?

How to pronounce resistant

Pronunciation: [rɪˈzɪstənt]

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