resilient

re-sil-ient/ɹɪˈzɪlaɪənt/US

adjective

  1. 1

    Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.

  2. 2

    Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.

  3. 3

    Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.

  4. 4

    Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.

Etymology

From Latin resilire, "to leap back, rebound".

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