Resistant ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Resistant ( adjective )

1. Having or showing a tendency not to be affected by or to withstand a particular substance or force.
2. Opposing or rejecting a particular idea or proposal.

Origin:

From the french word résister meaning to resist, from old french resistre, from latin resistere.

Examples:

1. The material is resistant to fire.
2. She was resistant to the new ideas presented in the meeting.
3. The car is resistant to rust.
4. The patient was resistant to the medication.
5. The country was resistant to change.

(As a noun)

Resistant ( noun )

1. Having or showing a tendency not to be affected by or to withstand a particular substance or force.
2. Opposing or rejecting a particular idea or proposal.

Origin:

From the french word résister meaning to resist, from old french resistre, from latin resistere.

Examples:

1. The material is resistant to fire.
2. She was resistant to the new ideas presented in the meeting.
3. The car is resistant to rust.
4. The patient was resistant to the medication.
5. The country was resistant to change.