resistor
|re/sis/tor|
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/rɪˈzɪstər/
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/rɪˈzɪstə/
current control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'resistor' originates from the Latin word 'resistere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'sistere' meant 'to stand.'
Historical Evolution
'resistere' transformed into the English word 'resist,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resistor' through the addition of the suffix '-or.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that resists electrical current.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in an electronic circuit.
The resistor was used to control the current in the circuit.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/01 06:22