Resistance
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The refusal to accept or comply with something. The ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely.
“The bacteria developed resistance to antibiotics through prolonged exposure to the medication.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈzɪstəns/
Syllables
re·sist·ance
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Worth 10 points; efficient for using common letters strategically
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