I. adjective
also re·sist·ent -stənt
Etymology: resistant from Middle French resistent, resistant, from Latin resistent-, resistens, present participle of resistere to resist; resistent from Latin resistent-, resistens
: making or having powers of resistance : resisting
a constitution resistant to disease
— often used in combination
corrosion- resistant materials
II. noun
( -s )
: one that resists : resister