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Meaning of word resistant from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

resistant   adjective

Meaning : Relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection).

Synonyms : immune

Meaning : Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress.

Example : 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

Meaning : Impervious to being affected.

Example : Resistant to the effects of heat.
Resistant to persuasion.

Meaning : Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.

Synonyms : insubordinate, resistive

Meaning : Incapable of absorbing or mixing with.

Example : A water-repellent fabric.
Plastic highly resistant to steam and water.

Synonyms : repellent

Resistant meaning in Bengali (Bangla).