resistant meaning and definition

RESISTANT adjective

Definition of resistant (adjective)

1. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
   • synonyms: immune
2. able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
   • "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"
   • synonyms: tolerant
3. impervious to being affected
   • "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion"
4. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
   • synonyms: insubordinate, resistive
5. incapable of absorbing or mixing with
   • "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"
   • synonyms: repellent