Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɪstɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "resisting" is spelled /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is composed of the base word "resist" and the suffix "-ing", which indicates ongoing action. The vowel sound in the first syllable is pronounced as "ih" as in "sit", while the second syllable contains the diphthong sound "ai" as in "eye". The final syllable is pronounced with a hard "ng" sound, formed when the back of the tongue touches the soft palate.
Resisting is a verb that refers to the act of opposing, withstanding, or refusing to comply with something or someone. It entails the conscious effort to withstand or counteract a force, influence, or action exerted upon oneself, either physically, mentally, emotionally, or morally.
In a physical context, resisting commonly implies offering active opposition or defense against an external force, such as a person, object, or element, in order to prevent its progress or impact. For instance, someone might be resisting arrest by physically struggling against the attempts of law enforcement to apprehend them.
However, resisting is not limited to physical acts only. It can also apply to mental or emotional circumstances, where individuals deliberately refuse to acquiesce to or accept certain ideas, suggestions, or pressures imposed on them. This can manifest as a form of protest, disagreement, or defiance against social norms, political ideologies, or established authority.
Moreover, resisting can take a moral dimension when individuals consciously oppose unethical, discriminatory, or unjust practices or systems. For instance, many activists have historically fought against racial segregation, gender inequality, or human rights abuses by actively resisting these oppressive elements of society.
Overall, resisting denotes an active, intentional, and often courageous act of opposing influences or forces, regardless of whether they are physical, mental, emotional, or moral in nature.
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The word "resisting" comes from the verb "resist", which originated from the Latin word "resistere". "Resistere" is a combination of the prefix "re-" (meaning "against" or "back") and the verb "sistere" (meaning "to stop" or "to stand"). Therefore, "resist" in Latin means "to stand against" or "to oppose". The word "resisting" retains this meaning in English, referring to the act of actively opposing or refusing to comply with something.
