weerstand

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Etymology

From Dutch weerstand, from older wederstand with syncope of intervocalic -d-, from Middle Dutch wederstant.

Pronunciation

Noun

weerstand (plural weerstande)

  1. resistance
  2. (physics) resistance
  3. (electricity) electrical resistance
  4. (electronics) resistor (electronic component)

Derived terms

Dutch

Etymology

From older wederstand with syncope of intervocalic -d-, from Middle Dutch wederstant. Equivalent to weer- (against) +‎ stand (position) or a deverbal from weerstaan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.stɑnt/, (Netherlands) , (Belgium)
  • Hyphenation: weer‧stand

Noun

weerstand m (plural weerstanden, diminutive weerstandje n)

  1. resistance
  2. (physics) resistance
  3. (electricity) electrical resistance
  4. (electronics) resistor (electronic component)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: weerstand

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