resistance
noun
Definitions of resistance noun
- C2Uncountable
The act of opposing or fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something.
The body's ability to fight off illness.
The government forces showed no opposition to the rebels.
There is considerable opposition to the concept of a unified Europe.
- Uncountable
A force that impedes the progress of something or reduces its speed.
Air resistance slowed the car's speed.
The resistance of the water made rowing difficult.
The experiment aimed to reduce the resistance from friction.
- CountableUncountablephysicsspecialized
The degree to which a substance hinders the flow of an electric current through it.
Copper has very low electrical resistance.
The resistance in this circuit needs to be adjusted.
High resistance can cause circuits to overheat.
Idioms
- the path of least resistance
The easiest course of action or way to proceed, often involving the least effort or resistance.
• Faced with complex problems, he always chooses the path of least resistance, avoiding any conflict.