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nonresistant

non·re·sis·tant
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-ri-zis-tuh nt]
    • /ˌnɒn rɪˈzɪs tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-ri-zis-tuh nt]
    • /ˌnɒn rɪˈzɪs tənt/

Definitions of nonresistant word

  • adjective nonresistant not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects. 1
  • adjective nonresistant not resistant; passively obedient. 1
  • noun nonresistant a person who does not resist force. 1
  • noun nonresistant a person who maintains that violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, should not be resisted by force. 1
  • noun nonresistant (of an organism) vulnerable to particular diseases or pathogens. 1
  • adjective nonresistant incapable of resisting something, such as a disease; susceptible 0
See all 10 definitions of nonresistant

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Origin of nonresistant

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; non- + resistant

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Parts of speech for Nonresistant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonresistant

nonresistant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for nonresistant

adjective nonresistant

  • inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
  • lifeless — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
  • apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
  • indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
All 114 Synonyms of nonresistant

Antonyms for nonresistant

adjective nonresistant

  • caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
  • concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
  • agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
All 24 Antonyms of nonresistant

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