resistant

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
  2. adjective able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
  3. adjective impervious to being affected

Etymology

From French résistant; equivalent to resist + -ant.

In classic literature

Synonyms

immune

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