Modstandsdygtigt

Modstandsdygtigt is a Danish adjective form used to describe something that is able to resist or endure adverse conditions. It is most commonly attached to neuter nouns in the singular form, for example et modstandsdygtigt materiale, and can also appear predicatively in sentences such as Dette materiale er modstandsdygtigt over for korrosion. More broadly, the term conveys resilience, durability, or toughness in both physical and organizational contexts.

Etymology and grammar notes: the word is built from the noun modstand (resistance) and the adjective dygtig (capable, competent), with the suffix -t forming the neuter singular attributive/predicative form of modstandsdygtig. The base adjective modstandsdygtig is used for masculine and feminine nouns in other forms, while modstandsdygtigt specifically agrees with neuter nouns. The related noun modstandsdygtighed denotes resilience or durability as a quality or property.

Usage and contexts: in materials science and engineering, modstandsdygtigt is used to describe materials or components that can withstand mechanical stress, corrosion, fatigue, or environmental factors. In a broader sense, it appears in discussions of systems, organizations, or individuals that cope effectively with adversity, stress, or crisis. Common synonyms in Danish include robust, holdbar, og modstandsdygtig, while English equivalents include resilient, durable, and resistant.

Related terms: modstandsdygtighed (resilience, durability), modstandskraft (resilience or resistance in a physical or biological sense), robusthed (robustness). The term is standard in technical manuals, academic writing, and discussions of design, ecology, and psychology where endurance under stress is relevant.