resistant to

Frequency: 9.545.7 per million words

Used to specify what is being resisted (e.g., resistant to disease).

resistantADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION

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to

Examples (10)

  • A new type of plastic is highly resistant to heat.
  • Some bacteria have become resistant to common antibiotics.
  • He was remarkably resistant to peer pressure during his teenage years.
  • The new crop variety is naturally resistant to certain pests.
  • This fabric is designed to be resistant to fading from sunlight.
  • Despite all efforts, the old guard remained resistant to any form of modernization.
  • The government's policy proved resistant to public criticism.
  • These plants are particularly resistant to drought conditions.
  • She felt resistant to the idea of moving to a new city.
  • The updated software is more resistant to cyber attacks.