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- [ri-zis-tuh ns]
- /rɪˈzɪs təns/
- /rɪˈzɪstəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-zis-tuh ns]
- /rɪˈzɪs təns/
Definitions of resistance word
- noun resistance the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding. 1
- noun resistance the opposition offered by one thing, force, etc., to another. 1
- noun resistance Electricity. Also called ohmic resistance. a property of a conductor by virtue of which the passage of current is opposed, causing electric energy to be transformed into heat: equal to the voltage across the conductor divided by the current flowing in the conductor: usually measured in ohms. Abbreviation: R. a conductor or coil offering such opposition; resistor. 1
- noun resistance Psychiatry. opposition to an attempt to bring repressed thoughts or feelings into consciousness. 1
- noun resistance (often initial capital letter) an underground organization composed of groups of private individuals working as an opposition force in a conquered country to overthrow the occupying power, usually by acts of sabotage, guerrilla warfare, etc.: the resistance during the German occupation in World War II. 1
- noun resistance Stock Exchange. resistance level. 1
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Origin of resistance
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French. See resist, -ance
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Parts of speech for Resistance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resistance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
resistance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for resistance
noun resistance
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- antinomy — opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law
- backlash — A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics, is a sudden, strong reaction against it.
- bastille — a fortress in Paris, built in the 14th century: a prison until its destruction in 1789, at the beginning of the French Revolution
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
Antonyms for resistance
noun resistance
- acquiescence — Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
- adjustability — ability to adjust
- appeasement — Appeasement means giving people what they want to prevent them from harming you or being angry with you.
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- compliance — a disposition to yield to or comply with others
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