1. the quality or state of being able to be resisted or opposed
Usage: formal

Examples

• The resistibility of the new policy made it easy for opponents to challenge it.
• Scientists studied the resistibility of different materials to corrosion.
• The resistibility of temptation varies from person to person.
• The proposal’s resistibility became apparent when multiple groups voiced objections.
• Engineers tested the resistibility of the bridge design to earthquake forces.
• The resistibility of the argument was evident in the weak counterpoints offered.