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least re·sis·tance

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. least effort, least resistancenoun

    the least effortful way to do something

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  1. least resistance

    The term "least resistance" refers to a path or method that requires the least amount of effort, work, or opposition. It is often used metaphorically to describe the easiest or most straightforward way to achieve a goal or to solve a problem. It's based on the principle that things naturally move along the path of least resistance, as seen in physical phenomena such as water flowing downhill and electricity moving through a conductor. It is typically the option taken to avoid complexity or hardship.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of least resistance in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of least resistance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of least resistance in a Sentence

  1. John Dewey:

    The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a pet notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.

  2. Allison LaPlante:

    Invasive species ruin aquatic communities and their ecosystems, the EPA appeared to the take the path of least resistance by adopting an existing international standard that is inadequate to prevent their colonization.

  3. Frederik Ducrozet:

    Draghi may be asked about what the ECB would do in the event of a no deal, ...The path of least resistance would be to use the forward guidance to not hike rates this year at the minimum.

  4. Art Hogan:

    We saw a significant beat from JPMorgan and that's helping the psychology of the market, with the weaker dollar helping commodities and better-than-expected economic data, the market is taking the path of least resistance with an upward bias.

  5. Irwin Michael:

    It's been a difficult week. The currencies, equities indices have been very volatile. So it's a bit of a sigh of relief. The path of least resistance is on the upside, there are a number of positive drivers. The Conservative majority victory in the UK ... On balance, nice recovery in the U.S. market. It gives people more confidence.

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