Noun: resilience ri'zil-yun(t)s [N. Amer], ri'zi-lee-un(t)s [Brit]
- The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit
"The resilience of the rubber band allowed it to snap back to its original shape";
- resiliency
- An occurrence of rebounding or springing back
"The rubber ball demonstrated its resilience by bouncing back to nearly its original height";
- resiliency
Derived forms: resiliences
Type of: backlash, elasticity, rebound, recoil, repercussion, snap
Encyclopedia: Resilience