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How do you spell Resistance?

Correct spelling

resistance

RESIST + ANCE. Ends in ANCE.

Why is resistance spelled this way?

ANCE ending. From Latin resistere, to stand back. Resistance is the act of standing firm against pressure.

Common misspellings of resistance

resistanseresistenseresistenceresistince

Example

There was strong resistance to the plan.

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