What is the meaning of resistant?

adjective

  • Relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection.
  • Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress.
    • usage: "the plant is tolerant of saltwater"; "these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided"; "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought"
  • Impervious to being affected.
    • usage: "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion"
  • Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.
  • Incapable of absorbing or mixing with.
    • usage: "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"
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