Resistance
volume
British pronunciation/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈzɪstəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

Definition & Meaning of "resistance"

Resistance
01

the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change

02

any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion

03

a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms

04

the military action of fighting against the enemies to stop their advance

05

group action in opposition to those in power

06

an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current

07

the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)

08

(psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness

09

a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force

10

the ability of someone or something that keeps them from being affected by something

11

the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents

example
Example
examples
The country's transition to a socialist economy faced resistance from entrenched interests and foreign powers.
Diabetes pathogenesis involves insulin resistance or deficiency.
The team ran up against strong resistance from the community during the planning process.
The hostile takeover attempt faced resistance from the target company's management, leading to a protracted battle.
The chewy noodles in the ramen soup provided a satisfying resistance as they were slurped.
download-mobile-app
Download Our Mobile App
Langeek Mobile Application
download application
Copyright © 2024 Langeek Inc. | All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2024 Langeek Inc.
All Rights Reserved
instagramtelegramlinkedintwitterfacebook
LanGeek
download langeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store