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resilience
[ ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns ]
noun
- the power or ability of a material to return to its original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity.
- the ability of a person to adjust to or recover readily from illness, adversity, major life changes, etc.; buoyancy.
- the ability of a system or organization to respond to or recover readily from a crisis, disruptive process, etc.:
Cities can build resilience to climate change by investing in infrastructure.
Other 51Թ Forms
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of resilience1
Example Sentences
The Scottish government said the fire was now "under control", after its resilience room met on Sunday evening.
At its core, it’s the resilience and community of the Orange County punk scene that is being illuminated and celebrated.
People worry about kids’ lack of resilience, especially after the pandemic.
It's not my nature to feel that way, but after last November and everything that's happened since, it's been hard for me to find my usual resilience.
“We can’t afford not to move forward with water recycling because of the importance of reliability and climate resilience,” Gold said.
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