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Definitions for piece de resistance
piece de re·sis·tance
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Princeton's WordNet
collector's item, showpiece, piece de resistancenoun
the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
piece de resistancenoun
the most important dish of a meal
Wiktionary
piece de resistancenoun
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one's career or lifetime.
Etymology: From pièce de résistance.
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piece de resistance
The term "pièce de résistance" is often used to refer to the most outstanding or impressive feature, element, or dish of a particular event, performance, artwork, or meal. It is derived from French and translates to "piece of resistance" in English. It signifies the focal point or main attraction that stands out and captivates attention due to its exceptional quality, significance, or skillful execution.
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Pièce de résistance
Pièce de résistance is a French term, also called "plat de résistance" in France, translated into English literally as "piece of resistance," referring to the best part or feature of something, a showpiece, or highlight. It can be thought of as the portion of a creation that defies orthodox or common conventions and practices, thereby making the whole of the creation unique and special. The phrase gives the sense that the referred-to element is the most outstanding, notable, or defining of the collection. For example: Originally, the pièce de résistance was the most substantial dish in a meal, but now the term generally refers to quality, not quantity.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of piece de resistance in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of piece de resistance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Translations for piece de resistance
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- قطعة دي المقاومةArabic
- kus odporuCzech
- Stück de WiderstandGerman
- peco de rezistoEsperanto
- pieza de resistenciaSpanish
- pièce de résistanceFrench
- darab ellenállásHungarian
- pezzo di resistenzaItalian
- חתיכת דה התנגדותHebrew
- ピース・デ・レジスタンスJapanese
- ತುಂಡು ಡಿ ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧKannada
- stykke motstandNorwegian
- kawałek de odpornośćPolish
- piesa de rezistentaRomanian
- кусок сопротивленияRussian
- bit de motståndSwedish
- ٹکڑا ڈی مزاحمتUrdu
- 逐片电阻Chinese
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