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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 frustratedplay

  Familiarity information: RESISTIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RESISTIBLE (adjective)


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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