Resistant
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Showing opposition to or the ability to withstand something, such as change, disease, or damage. Describes the quality of not being affected or harmed by particular conditions.
“The new coating makes the surface resistant to water and stains.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈzɪstənt/
Syllables
re·sist·ant
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Contains three instances of common letters T and A, plus -ANT ending
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points base; strong 9-letter word with common suffix
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