Definition of resistive

The word "resistive" has its roots in the Latin word "resistere," which means "to stand against" or "to resist." This Latin term is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "back") and "sistere" (meaning "to stand" or "to stay"). The adjective "resistive" first appeared in the English language in the 15th century, derived from the Latin "resistere" via Old French "resistive." Initially, it meant "opposed to something" or "unwilling to yield." Over time, the term's meaning expanded to encompass the idea of something that opposes or resists motion, force, or pressure, as in "resistive force" or "resistive material." Today, "resistive" is commonly used in various fields, including physics, engineering, and everyday language, to describe something that resists or opposes an external influence.