resistance

Meanings

• noun

  The ability of a material or a system to resist or oppose a force, pressure, or current.

  - "The rubber band has good resistance to stretching."
  - "The dam provides resistance to the flow of the river."

• noun

  The act of opposing or refusing to comply with someone's wishes or authority.

  - "The workers went on strike as a form of resistance against the new labor laws."
  - "The novel explores themes of resistance and rebellion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749956"

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Synonyms

opposition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with resistance
persistance , resilience , residence , persistence

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Variants

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resistance , resistances , cross-resistance , cross-resistances , insulin resistance , insulin resistances , insulin resistance syndrome , passive resistance , passive resistances , piece de resistance , pieces de resistance , offer resistance , offered no resistance , follow the line of least resistance , follow the path of least resistance , take the line of least resistance , take the path of least resistance , take/follow the path/line of least resistance , metabolic syndrome

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to stand against'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'resistance' is used in various fields, including physics, engineering, and psychology.

2. The famous French Resistance movement during World War II was a group of civilians who opposed the Nazi occupation of France.

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Related Concepts

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1. conductivity: The ability of a material to conduct an electric current. Resistance is the opposite of conductivity.

2. friction: The force that opposes motion between two surfaces. Resistance can be thought of as a form of friction in the context of fluid flow or electricity.

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Culture

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Resistance has been a significant theme in various forms of art, literature, and music, often representing defiance against oppressive forces or systems.

How to Memorize "resistance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a material that doesn't give in easily when a force is applied to it. This is the essence of resistance.

2. associate
   

   - Think of resistance as a force that opposes or resists something else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember R-I-S-T-A-N-C-E: Resistance Is Something That Acts Against Change or Normalcy Everywhere.

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