Simple meaning
What does Resistance mean?
Resistance means pushing back against flow or movement.
Dictionary definition
the act of opposing flow, force, or movement.
Example sentences
Resistance in a sentence
easy
Our science class learned the meaning of resistance.
medium
The worksheet used resistance in a sentence about motion and energy.
hard
In a reading passage, resistance helped explain how physical systems behave.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
restHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Resistance word family
Base word
resistance
noun
resistance
Base form.
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What does resistance mean?
RESISTANCE means resistance means pushing back against flow or movement.
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