resistance
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: resistances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
Noun
Examples
widespread resistance to the new urban development plans
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A force that tends to oppose motion.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “resistance” mean?
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
Is “resistance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.