Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
weerstand. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
weerstand, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
weerstand in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
weerstand you have here. The definition of the word
weerstand will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
weerstand, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch weerstand, from older wederstand with syncope of intervocalic -d-, from Middle Dutch wederstant.
Pronunciation
Noun
weerstand (plural weerstande)
- resistance
- (physics) resistance
- (electricity) electrical resistance
- (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
- IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.stɑnt/, (Netherlands) , (Belgium)
- Hyphenation: weer‧stand
Noun
weerstand m (plural weerstanden, diminutive weerstandje n)
- resistance
- (physics) resistance
- (electricity) electrical resistance
- (electronics) resistor (electronic component)
Derived terms
Descendants
See also