resilience
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈzɪɫiəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪɫjəns/

Definition & Meaning of "resilience"in English

Resilience
01

the ability to recover from difficult situations

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
After losing her job, Sarah showed remarkable resilience by quickly finding a new position and adapting to her new workplace.
02

the ability to bounce back after being stretched or compressed

Examples
The rubber band ’s resilience allows it to stretch significantly and then return to its original shape.
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