frost-resistant
|frost/re/sist/ant|
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/frɔst rɪˈzɪstənt/
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/frɒst rɪˈzɪstənt/
withstands frost
Etymology
Etymology Information
'frost-resistant' originates from the combination of 'frost' and 'resistant', where 'frost' refers to the freezing of water and 'resistant' means able to withstand or oppose.
Historical Evolution
'Frost' comes from Old English 'forst', and 'resistant' comes from Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'resistant' meant 'to withstand', and combined with 'frost', it evolved to mean 'able to withstand frost'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of withstanding frost without damage.
The frost-resistant plants survived the harsh winter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 13:26