resilience

noun

an occurrence of rebounding or springing back

the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit

Roots

saliosil- · Latin · leap

Synonyms for resilience

resiliencyn elasticityn adaptabilityn flexibilityn supplenessn malleabilityn springinessn plasticityn stretchinessn

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