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Definition of resistentialism in English:

resistentialism

noun

humorous

  • The theory that inanimate objects are hostile to humans; hostility manifested by inanimate objects.

    Originally in the works of Paul Jennings.

Pronunciation

resistentialism

/ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃ(ə)lɪz(ə)m/

Origin

1940s. Humorous blend of either resist or French résister resist with existentialism, punning also on classical Latin rēs thing, things.