the ability of an ecosystem to return to its original state after being disturbed
3. physics
the amount of potential energy stored in an elastic material when deformed
resilience in American English
(rɪˈzɪljəns; rɪˈzɪliəns)
noun
the quality of being resilient
; esp.,
a.
the ability to bounce or spring back into shape, position, etc.
b.
the ability to recover strength, spirits, good humor, etc. quickly; buoyancy
Also reˈsiliency
Examples of 'resilience' in a sentence
resilience
Official trade and manufacturing data yesterday underlined the resilience of the economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Yesterday's borrowing data hinted at the resilience of the economy at the end of last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This comes despite the broader resilience in the economy that has been witnessed since the Brexit vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But the domestic economy 's resilience should ensure that the manufacturing sector continues to hold up well over the next year or so.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In a speech last week, she gave an optimistic view of the resilience of the economy since the Brexit vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Then we came back and showed resilience and quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They increase the resilience of the economy to the unexpected and make entrepreneurship and trade more viable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But it does show us that the underlying resilience of the economy is stronger than expected.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It would add flexibility and resilience to our economy and enable more people to take advantage of the new opportunities that technological change presents.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Much depends on the continuing revival of the US economy and resilience in China and the emerging world.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He said that the business continued to show resilience and an ability to grow in Asia, which meant that he retained his confidence in the company.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Synonyms of 'resilience'
suppleness, give, spring, flexibility
strength, toughness, adaptability, hardiness
More Synonyms of resilience
1 (noun)
the texture of the skin and the resilience of the flesh
Synonyms
suppleness
give
spring
Put some spring back into your old sofa.
flexibility
The flexibility of the lens decreases with age.
elasticity
Daily facial exercises help to retain the skin's elasticity.
plasticity
The new insulating compound demonstrated remarkable plasticity.
pliability
springiness
2 (noun)
the resilience of human beings
Synonyms
strength
Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty.
toughness
adaptability
The adaptability of wool is one of its great attractions.
hardiness
the hardiness, endurance and courage of my companions
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adaptability
The adaptability of wool is one of its great attractions.
Synonyms
flexibility,
versatility,
resilience,
variability,
convertibility,
plasticity,
malleability,
pliability,
changeability,
pliancy,
adjustability,
compliancy,
modifiability,
adaptableness,
alterability
in the sense of elasticity
Daily facial exercises help to retain the skin's elasticity.
Synonyms
flexibility,
suppleness,
plasticity,
give (informal),
pliability,
ductility,
springiness,
pliancy,
stretchiness,
rubberiness
in the sense of flexibility
The flexibility of the lens decreases with age.
Synonyms
elasticity,
pliability,
springiness,
pliancy,
tensility,
give (informal)
Nearby words of
resilience
resign yourself to something
resignation
resigned
resilience
resilient
resist
resistance
Synonyms of 'resilience'
resilience
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of hardiness
the hardiness, endurance and courage of my companions
Synonyms
resilience,
fortitude,
toughness,
robustness,
ruggedness,
sturdiness
in the sense of plasticity
The new insulating compound demonstrated remarkable plasticity.