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English noun: resilience

1. resilience (attribute) the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit


Synonymsresiliency


Broader (hypernym)elasticity, snap

2. resilience (event) an occurrence of rebounding or springing back


Synonymsresiliency


Broader (hypernym)backlash, rebound, recoil, repercussion









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