Definitions for resistant

Overview of adj resistant

The adj resistant has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) immune, resistant

(relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection))

2. tolerant, resistant

(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")

3. resistant

(impervious to being affected; "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion")

4. insubordinate, resistant, resistive

(disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority)

5. repellent, resistant

(incapable of absorbing or mixing with; "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water")