rɪˈzɪstəns n. 1
the act or an
instance of resisting;
refusal to
comply. 2 the
power of resisting (showed resistance to wear
and tear). 3 Biol. the
ability to
withstand adverse conditions. 4 the impeding, slowing, or
stopping effect exerted by
one material thing on
another. 5
Physics a the
property of hindering the
conduction of
electricity,
heat, etc. b the
measure of
this in a
body. °Symb.: R. 6 a
resistor. 7 (in full resistance movement) a
secret organization resisting
authority,
esp. in an occupied
country. [ME f. F r÷sistance, r÷sistence f. LL resistentia (as RESIST)]