resistive

Describes something that offers resistance or opposition, often used in technical or scientific contexts.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas, das Widerstand leistet oder einer Kraft, Wirkung oder Veränderung entgegenwirkt; häufig in technischem oder wissenschaftlichem Kontext verwendet.

1. Exhibiting electrical resistance C1 formal technical

   Relating to or showing the property of opposing the flow of electric current.

   • The resistive material in the circuit reduces the current flow.
   • Engineers tested the resistive properties of the new alloy.
   • A resistive load is used to simulate real-world conditions.

   🇩🇪resistiv

   Synonyme: ohmicresistant

   Antonyme: conductive

2. Opposing authority C1 formal

   Showing a tendency to resist or defy established rules, authority, or control.

   • The resistive population refused to follow the new laws.
   • Her resistive attitude made it difficult to implement changes.
   • The group was known for its resistive stance against the regime.

   🇩🇪widersetzlich

   Synonyme: contumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentobstinaterebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryunyielding

   Antonyme: acquiescentcompliantconformabledocileobedientsubmissivetractableyielding

• more resistive comparative form
• most resistive superlative form