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RESISTIBLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does resistible mean?
• RESISTIBLE (adjective)
The adjective RESISTIBLE has 1 sense:
1. capable of being resisted or withstood or frustrated
Familiarity information: RESISTIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being resisted or withstood or frustrated
Context example:
such resistible temptations
Antonym:
irresistible (impossible to resist; overpowering)
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