Resistant and Tolerant

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Resistant adjective - Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress.

Usage example: the new hybrid is more resistant to drought

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Tolerant is a synonym for resistant. In some cases you can use "Tolerant" instead an adjective "Resistant".

Nearby Words: resist, resistance, resistivity

Tolerant adjective - Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress.

Usage example: the plant is tolerant of saltwater

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Resistant is a synonym for tolerant. Sometimes you can use "Resistant" instead an adjective "Tolerant".

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