'Resistive' definitions:

Definition of 'resistive'

From: WordNet
adjective
Exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance; "resistive load"
adjective
Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority [syn: insubordinate, resistant, resistive]

Definition of 'Resistive'

From: GCIDE
  • Resistive \Re*sist"ive\ (-?v), a. Serving to resist. --B. Jonsosn. [1913 Webster]