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Resistence or resistance?

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Correct spelling: resistance. Misspelling: resistence.

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Memory tip

Resist + ance: think of resistant, which also takes an A.

Why people write “resistence”

The endings -ance and -ence sound identical in speech; this word takes -ance.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make resistance automatic.

What does “resistance” mean?

resistance noun

  1. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

    “he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens”

    Synonyms:opposition

  2. any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
  3. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms

    Synonyms:impedanceresistivity

  4. the military action of resisting the enemy's advance

    “the enemy offered little resistance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Resistance” in a sentence

  • There was strong resistance to the plan.
  • He encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens.
  • The enemy offered little resistance.
  • These trees are widely planted because of their resistance to salt and smog.

Is “resistance” a playable word?

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12 points in Scrabble · 14 in Words With Friends

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  • Scrabble (UK)
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“resistence” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from RESISTANCE.

Resistance: quick answers

Is it resistence or resistance?
The correct spelling is resistance. “resistence” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell resistance?
Resist + ance: think of resistant, which also takes an A.
What does resistance mean?
Resistance means: the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.