RESISTANT
Scrabble letter values: R1E1S1I1S1T1A1N1T1 = 9
Definition
- adjective relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection). — synonyms: immune
- adjective able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress. — synonyms: tolerant
- adjective impervious to being affected.
- adjective disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority. — synonyms: insubordinate, resistive
- adjective incapable of absorbing or mixing with. — synonyms: repellent
Examples
- “the plant is tolerant of saltwater”
- “these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided”
- “the new hybrid is more resistant to drought”