resistibility

noun

re·​sist·​ibil·​i·​ty ri-ˌzi-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce resistibility (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being resistible
2
: ability to resist

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of resistibility was in 1617

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Cite this Entry

“Resistibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistibility. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

resistibility

noun
re·​sist·​ibil·​i·​ty ri-ˌzis-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce resistibility (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being resistible
2
: the ability to resist
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