resistive

• Décrit ce qui oppose une résistance ou une réaction contraire, souvent utilisé dans un contexte technique ou scientifique.

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

1. Exhibiting electrical resistanceC1formaltechnical

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

   résistif (électrique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesohmicresistant

   Antonymesconductive

2. Opposing authorityC1formal

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

   Opposé à l'autorité

   • 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.

   Synonymescontumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentobstinaterebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryunyielding

   Antonymesacquiescentcompliantconformabledocileobedientsubmissivetractableyielding