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Definition of Resilience
1. Noun. The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit.
Generic synonyms: Elasticity, Snap
Derivative terms: Resile, Resilient, Resile, Resilient
2. Noun. An occurrence of rebounding or springing back.
Generic synonyms: Backlash, Rebound, Recoil, Repercussion
Derivative terms: Resile, Resilient, Resile, Resilient
Definition of Resilience
1. n. The act of resiling, springing back, or rebounding; as, the resilience of a ball or of sound.
Definition of Resilience
1. Noun. The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune. ¹
2. Noun. The physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity. ¹
3. Noun. The positive ability of a system or company to adapt itself to the consequences of a catastrophic failure caused by power outage, a fire, a bomb or similar (particularly IT systems, archives). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Resilience
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Medical Definition of Resilience
1. 1. Energy (per unit of volume) released upon unloading. 2. Springiness or elasticity. Origin: L. Resilio, to spring back, rebound (05 Mar 2000)
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