resistance
Translation
resistance, opposition, defiance
Examples
The army met with strong resistance.
The army met with strong resistance.
He has a low resistance to infection.
He has a low resistance to infection.
The wire has a high electrical resistance.
The wire has a high electrical resistance.
Grammar Patterns
resistance to ((sth.)) opposition to something There is resistance to the new plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opposition, defiance; Antonyms: submission, compliance
Etymology
From Latin 'resistere' (to stand back), from 're-' (back) + 'sistere' (to stand). The idea is to stand against something.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-sist' as 'to stand again' or 'to stand against' something, which is the core meaning of resistance.