What does résistible mean?
Definitions for résistible
rɪˈzɪs tə bəlrésistible
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Princeton's WordNet
resistibleadjective
capable of being resisted or withstood or frustrated
"a resistible attack"; "such resistible temptations"
Wiktionary
resistibleadjective
able to be resisted
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Resistibleadjective
That may be resisted.
Etymology: from resist.
That is irresistible; this, though potent, yet is in its own nature resistible by the will of man; though it many times prevails by its efficacy. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.
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resistible
Resistible refers to something that is capable of being resisted, opposed, or withstood. It usually pertains to things or situations that are not so compelling or attractive, thus making it easier for someone to refuse or decline them.
Webster Dictionary
Resistibleadjective
capable of being resisted; as, a resistible force
Etymology: [Cf. F. rsistible.]
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of résistible in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of résistible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- resistibleCatalan, Valencian
- resistibleSpanish
- résistibleFrench
- resistíbel, resistibleGalician
- बाधकHindi
- leküzdhető, ellenállhatóHungarian
- resistibileItalian
- resistívelPortuguese
- rezistibilRomanian
- resistibleThai
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