resistant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: resistants
Sense 1
A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A thing which resists.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
Adjective
Examples
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).
Common questions
What does “resistant” mean?
A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
Is “resistant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.