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Discover LudwigThe phrase "resists definition" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when discussing concepts, ideas, or phenomena that are difficult to categorize or explain clearly. Example: "The concept of love often resists definition, as it varies greatly from person to person."
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The Times Square HoJo's resists definition.
The mercurial landscape of "The Tempest" also resists definition.
Earthquake prediction invites debate partly because it resists definition.
Or sometimes with the chips – the blondie, like Harry herself, resists definition, but never, ever disappoints.
Krump dancing resists definition because it's a style that is continually changing.
Winehouse 2.0 works because of the number of different modes that she and her band pile up and the way that she resists definition.
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The facts of the dish, resisting definition, turn out to be almost incidental.
Then she does her best to describe an exhibition that seems to resist definition.
I will always consider myself queer, recognizing that my sexuality and gender identity resist definition.
Naturally enough, the country finds herself in great difficulty when presented with those who seem keen to resist definition.
By Sasha Frere-Jones Winehouse's voice can sound like aural blackface, but her range and variety resist definition.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com