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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

resistant

/ˈrɛzɪstənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does resistant mean?

adjective

Having a natural ability or tendency to resist something; difficult to control or influence.

Example

"The resistant bacteria were difficult to treat with antibiotics."

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