Definitions
- Describing a person or organism that is not susceptible to a particular disease or infection. - Referring to a material or substance that is not affected by a particular chemical or physical agent. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is not influenced or affected by a particular factor or condition.
- Describing a person or organism that is able to resist or fight off a particular disease or infection. - Referring to a material or substance that is able to withstand or endure a particular chemical or physical agent. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is able to withstand or endure a particular factor or condition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a person, organism, material, or situation to withstand or resist something.
- 2Both words are used in scientific and technical contexts.
- 3Both words have negative connotations when referring to diseases or infections.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Nonsusceptible means not susceptible or not affected by something, while resistant means able to withstand or endure something.
- 2Usage: Nonsusceptible is typically used in medical or scientific contexts, while resistant can be used in a broader range of contexts.
- 3Connotation: Nonsusceptible has a neutral connotation, while resistant has a positive connotation.
Remember this!
Nonsusceptible and resistant are synonyms that describe the ability of a person, organism, material, or situation to withstand or resist something. However, nonsusceptible means not susceptible or not affected by something, while resistant means able to withstand or endure something. Nonsusceptible is typically used in medical or scientific contexts, while resistant can be used in a broader range of contexts and has a positive connotation.
