tech-resistant
|tech-re-sist-ant|
B2
/tɛk-rɪˈzɪstənt/
resistant to technology
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tech-resistant' originates from the combination of 'tech,' a short form of 'technology,' and 'resistant,' which comes from Latin 'resistere,' meaning 'to withstand or oppose.'
Historical Evolution
'Resistant' evolved from the Latin 'resistere' through Old French 'resistant,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'resistant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'resistant' meant 'to withstand or oppose,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a reluctance or inability to adapt to or use technology.
The tech-resistant employee struggled with the new software.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45