resistive

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

• 🇵🇹Que oferece resistência ou oposição; em contextos técnicos e científicos, refere-se a algo que resiste à passagem de corrente elétrica, calor ou outro agente.

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.

   🇵🇹Resistivo

   Sinônimos: ohmicresistant

   Antônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Resistente à autoridade

   Sinônimos: contumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentobstinaterebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryunyielding

   Antônimos: acquiescentcompliantconformabledocileobedientsubmissivetractableyielding

• more resistive comparative form
• most resistive superlative form