Word
resistive
Phoneticsre·sis·tive
Definition
adj. related to slowing down electricity and turning it into heat. A resistive wire or heater gets hot when power flows through it.
adj. relating to or exhibiting electrical resistance, especially the conversion of electrical energy into heat by opposing current flow.
Examples
“This heater uses a resistive wire to make heat.”
“The phone uses a resistive screen that responds to pressure from a finger or stylus.”
“Resistive heating converts almost all electrical energy into heat, which makes it simple but less efficient than a heat pump in mild weather.”
Examples
simple
“This heater uses a resistive wire to make heat.”
contextual
“The phone uses a resistive screen that responds to pressure from a finger or stylus.”
complex
“Resistive heating converts almost all electrical energy into heat, which makes it simple but less efficient than a heat pump in mild weather.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “resistive” in context.
Verb
01. become resistive
“The wire becomes resistive when heated, converting electricity into heat.”
verb + adj
02. remain resistive
“The element remains resistive even at very high operating temperatures.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. highly resistive
“This polymer film is highly resistive and is used as an electrical insulator.”
adv + adj
04. inherently resistive
“Nichrome wire is inherently resistive and heats up quickly when powered.”
adv + adj
05. purely resistive
“At resonance, the antenna impedance is purely resistive with no reactance.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. resistive circuit
“In a resistive circuit, voltage and current rise and fall together.”
adj + noun
07. resistive element
“A damaged resistive element can cause the oven to stop heating.”
adj + noun
08. resistive heating
“Resistive heating converts almost all electrical energy into heat.”
adj + noun
09. behave as purely resistive
“At low frequency, the coil behaves as purely resistive.”
10. highly resistive wire
“Engineers chose a highly resistive wire to generate more heat.”
11. purely resistive load
“An incandescent bulb acts as a purely resistive load.”
12. resistive heating element
“The kettle failed because its resistive heating element burned out.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies, as in 'resistive heating' or 'resistive touchscreen'.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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