Noun: resiliency ri'zil-yun(t)-see [N. Amer], ri'zi-lee-un(t)-see [Brit]
- An occurrence of rebounding or springing back
"The rubber ball demonstrated its resiliency by bouncing back to nearly its original height";
- resilience
- 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 resiliency of the mattress provided comfort and support";
- resilience
Derived forms: resiliencies
Type of: backlash, elasticity, rebound, recoil, repercussion, snap
Encyclopedia: Resiliency