Water resistant:
Water resistant is something that will not be penetrated by liquid or destroyed by exposure to liquid but that will instead repel the liquid. Water resistant material like winter jackets and stuff, they have a protective layer. Water resistant means the item will shed the water to some degree. It can prevent the water from soaking through immediately but will not offer much protection beyond that.
Water proof:
It is impervious to water; especially covered or treated with a material (as a solution of rubber) to prevent water from entering or passing through. Water will never get in. They are perfectly protected against H2O.
Differences:
| Basis | Water resistant | Water proof |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | Able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely | Impervious to water |
| Synonyms | Water repellent, watertight, rainproof, impermeable | Tight, watertight, moistureproof, insulate, fabric |
| Word origin | The word water resistant was originated from 1920-25. | The word water proof was originated from 1730-40. |
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| Handles | It can handle only tiny droplets of water. | It can handle lot of water without messing up. |
| Protection | It can give short protection from water. | It gives longer protection from water. |
| Cost | It is cheap. | It is expensive. |
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