Resistance - English meaning

noun

The refusal to accept or comply with something.

Usage examples:

They displayed a narrow-minded resistance to change

Synonims:

Opposition toHostility toAversion toRefusal to acceptUnwillingness to acceptDisinclination to acceptReluctance to acceptLack of enthusiasm for

noun

The ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely.

Usage examples:

Some of us have a lower resistance to cold than others

noun

The impeding or stopping effect exerted by one material thing on another.

Usage examples:

Air resistance was reduced by streamlining

noun

The degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current, causing energy dissipation. by ohm's law resistance (measured in ohms) is equal to the voltage divided by the current.

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The voltage and/or resistance and thereby the temperature of each thermistor is measured at several…

noun

Resistance is the degree to which a substance prevents the flow of electricity through it

Usage examples:

Copper has low resistance.

noun

A situation in which people or organizations fight against something or refuse to accept or be changed by something

Usage examples:

Resistance to sth the government faces resistance to the bill., there should be no resistance to th…