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Definition & Meaning of "resistance"in English

Resistance
01

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The proposal met strong resistance from local residents. 
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion 

Examples
Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects. 
03

the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms 

Examples
Copper has very low electrical resistance. 
04

military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance 

Examples
The troops organized fierce resistance at the border. 
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control 

Examples
The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices. 
06

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current 

Examples
The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board. 
07

(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions 

Examples
The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories. 
08

a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government 

Examples
The resistance operated secretly under the occupation. 
09

the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress 

Examples
The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics. 
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