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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

resistive

/rɪˈzɪstɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does resistive mean?

adjective

Having a high resistance to the flow of electric current or to the passage of a substance through a porous material. Reluctant to comply or cooperate.

Example

"The resistive material in the heating element made it difficult to heat the water efficiently."

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