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- [waw-ter, wot-er ri-zis-tuh nt]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər rɪˈzɪs tənt/
- /ˈwɔːtə(r) rɪˈzɪs.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [waw-ter, wot-er ri-zis-tuh nt]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər rɪˈzɪs tənt/
Definitions of water-resistant word
- adjective water-resistant resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water. 1
- adjective water-resistant superficially waterproof 1
- adjective water-resistant Something that is water-resistant does not allow water to pass through it easily, or is not easily damaged by water. 0
- adjective water-resistant (esp of fabrics) designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water 0
- adjective water-resistant that repels water for a short time but is not thoroughly waterproof 0
- adjective water-resistant that slows the penetration of water (but is not waterproof). 0
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Origin of water-resistant
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Water-resistant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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water-resistant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% 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.
Synonyms for water-resistant
adj water-resistant
- impermeable — not permeable; impassable.
adjective water-resistant
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- nonporous — full of pores.
- waterproof — impervious to water.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
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