resistance
UK: rɪˈzɪstəns | US: rɪˈzɪstəns
n. the act of opposing or withstanding something
n. the ability to withstand harmful forces or conditions
n. (Physics) the opposition to electric current in a circuit
The word "resistance" originates from Latin resistentia, derived from resistere ("to stand against"). The morpheme re- (against) combines with sist (from Latin sistere, "to stand"), forming the verb resist. The suffix -ance (from Latin -antia) nominalizes the action or state of resisting. Over time, the term expanded from physical opposition (e.g., resisting force) to abstract contexts (e.g., political resistance) and scientific uses (e.g., electrical resistance).
The protesters showed strong resistance to the new law.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in modern medicine.
Copper wires have low electrical resistance.
Her resistance to peer pressure impressed her parents.
The material’s resistance to heat makes it ideal for spacecraft.