I. ri-ˈzist verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resister, from Latin resistere, from re- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
: to exert force in opposition
transitive verb
1. : to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat
he resist ed temptation
2. : to withstand the force or effect of
material that resist s heat
Synonyms: see oppose
II. noun
Usage: often attributive
Date: 1836
: something (as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action