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resistive
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective resistive has 2 senses
- resistive(a = adj.pert) Array - exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance; "resistive load" Derived form noun resistivity1
- resistive(s = adj.all) insubordinate, resistant - disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority; Array Derived forms verb resist2, verb resist3, verb resist6
ROGET THESAURUS
resistive
Resistance
N resistance, stand, front, oppugnation, oppugnancy, opposition, renitence, renitency, reluctation, recalcitration, kicking, repulse, rebuff, insurrection, strike, turn out, lock out, barring out, levee en masse, Jacquerie, riot, resisting, resistive, resistant, refractory, recalcitrant, renitent, up in arms, repulsive, repellant, proof against, unconquerable, stubborn, unconquered, indomitable, unyielding, Int, hands off!, keep off!.
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