resistive
Acting as a resistor; resisting the passage of electrical currentActing as a resistor; resisting the passage of electrical current.
» Many devices with resistive touchscreens also include a stylus for more precise pointing.
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3 senses(rare)Tending to resist something or someone; resistant.
He had a stubborn, resistive nature.
Acting as a resistor; resisting the passage of electrical current.
This material is highly resistive.
Of an electronic circuit: consisting only of resistors and power sources; having no inductance and capacitance.
a pure resistive circuit
- exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance
- disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
Examples
1 sentencesMany devices with resistive touchscreens also include a stylus for more precise pointing.
Forms
more resistive, most resistive| Comparative | more resistive Lesson |
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| Superlative | most resistive Lesson |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority:insubordinateresistant
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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