Ability and Resistance

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Resistance and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resistance" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Resistance noun - The inclination to resist.

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Ability and resistance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Resistance".

human	human ability	human resistance
good	good ability	good resistance
high	high ability	high resistance
physical	physical ability	physical resistance
Other adjectives: special, better, similar, natural, strong, powerful, active, actual, real, increased, great, little, psychic, passive, innate, magic, supernatural, incredible, greater, said, enhanced, magical.

Unfortunately for him (and his test subjects), while he's able to replicate Super Speed, he can't replicate the Required Secondary Powers like heat/friction resistance and the ability to slow down.

Source: Power Incontinence
Stargate Atlantis: The Wraith enzyme confers strength, increased sensory ability and resistance to Wraith weapons at the cost of the user's sanity after a prolonged period of use, and harsher withdrawal symptoms.

Source: Psycho Serum
Psycho Serum: The Wraith enzyme confers strength, increased sensory ability and resistance to Wraith weapons at the cost of the user's sanity after a prolonged period of use, and harsher withdrawal symptoms.

Source: Series / Stargate Atlantis

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