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resilience noun [ rɪˈzɪlɪəns ]

• the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• "the often remarkable resilience of so many British institutions"
• the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
• "nylon is excellent in wearability, abrasion resistance and resilience"
Similar: flexibility, pliability, suppleness, plasticity, elasticity, springiness, spring, give, durability, ability to last, strength, sturdiness, toughness, strength of character, hardiness, adaptability, buoyancy, ability to bounce back, bouncebackability,
Opposite: rigidity, fragility, vulnerability, weakness,


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