Hyphenation of resistant

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word resistant? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

re-sis-tant

Definitions of resistant:

1.
Relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
2.
Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
The plant is tolerant of saltwater These fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided The new hybrid is more resistant to drought
3.
Impervious to being affected
Resistant to the effects of heat Resistant to persuasion
4.
Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
5.
Incapable of absorbing or mixing with
A water-repellent fabric Plastic highly resistant to steam and water

Synonyms of resistant:

adj immune, unsusceptible, insusceptible
adj impervious, imperviable
adj insubordinate, resistive, defiant, noncompliant
adj repellent, nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive

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