Resistant — synonyms, definition

1. resistant (a)

adamantine compact fast firm hard hermetic impenetrable impermeable impervious impregnable inaccessible inflexible inviolable secure solid strong

2. resistant (Adjective)

immune insubordinate repellent resistive tolerant

resistant (Adjective) — Relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection).

resistant (Adjective) — Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress. ex. "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought"

resistant (Adjective) — Impervious to being affected. ex. "resistant to the effects of heat" ex. "resistant to persuasion"

resistant (Adjective) — Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.

resistant (Adjective) — Incapable of absorbing or mixing with. ex. "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"