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resistant

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rɪˈsɪstənt/
adjective
  1. 1 dayanıklı, (-e karşı) dirençli
  2. 2 (bir şeye) karşı çıkan, direnen

Definition (English)

  1. Able to withstand adverse conditions or the effect of a substance.
  2. Opposing something and not wanting to accept it.

Example Sentences

  1. This material is resistant to water and stains.
    Bu malzeme suya ve lekelere karşı dayanıklıdır.
  2. These bacteria have become resistant to most antibiotics.
    Bu bakteriler çoğu antibiyotiğe karşı dirençli hâle geldi.
  3. He was resistant to the idea of changing his routine.
    Rutinini değiştirme fikrine karşıydı.
  4. Some staff were resistant to the new working hours.
    Bazı çalışanlar yeni çalışma saatlerine karşı çıkıyordu.

Synonyms

imperviousimmuneopposed

Antonyms

susceptiblevulnerable

Collocations

resistant materialresistant to waterresistant bacteriaresistant fabricresistant strainresistant surface

Related Words

durabilitystrengthprotectionmaterialweardamage

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