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Meaning of resistant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

resistant

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

  2. A thing which resists.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Which makes resistance or offers opposition.

  2. Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.

    Example: The infection is resistant to antibiotics.

  3. Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.