resistive (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *resistive*:
ADJECTIVE	pert	resistive	exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance
ADJECTIVE	all	resistive, insubordinate, resistant	disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

English > *resistive*: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaning	Exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance.
Example	"resistive load"
Spanish	resistente
Nouns	resistance, resistivity	a material's opposition to the flow of electric current

English > *resistive*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.
Synonyms	insubordinate, resistant
Broader	defiant, noncompliant	boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Spanish	insubordinado, provocador, resistente, resistivo
Verbs	resist	stand up or offer resistance / resistance to somebody or something
	resist	refuse to comply
	resist	express opposition through action or words / words

HyperDic: resistive