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- [ri-zis-tiv]
- /rɪˈzɪs tɪv/
- /rɪˈzɪstɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-zis-tiv]
- /rɪˈzɪs tɪv/
Definitions of resistive word
- adjective resistive capable of or inclined to resistance; resisting. 1
- adjective resistive Electricity. pertaining to or relying on electrical resistance: Pressure from your finger creates an electrical contact between the two layers of a resistive touchscreen. Compare capacitive (def 2). 1
- adjective resistive exhibiting electrical resistance 0
- adjective resistive resisting, tending to resist, or capable of resistance 0
- adjective resistive Resistive material shows electrical resistance. 0
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Origin of resistive
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; resist + -ive
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Parts of speech for Resistive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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resistive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
resistive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for resistive
adj resistive
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
- defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.
- defiant — If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone.
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
adjective resistive
- insubmissive — Unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.
- naysaying — Present participle of naysay.
- nonobservant — Not observant; not religious; not participating in the observance of religion.
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