resistors
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/rɪˈzɪstərz/
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/rɪˈzɪstəz/
(resistor)
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 French word 'résister,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resist' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand against,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used in electrical circuits to resist the flow of current, thereby controlling the voltage and current in the circuit.
The circuit includes several resistors to manage the current flow.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/16 13:16