Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a strong tendency to resist something, or to be resistant to something

“The new medication showed great resistance to the common cold virus.”

2. noun

the ability or tendency to resist something

“The resistent of the bacteria to antibiotics was alarming.”

3. noun

a substance that resists something, such as wear or corrosion

“The resistent coating on the car’s paint made it last longer.”