Definition

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. This refers to the inherent elasticity or springiness of an object.
   • An occurrence of rebounding or springing back. This describes the action or instance of recovering form or position.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The resiliency of the rubber band was tested by stretching it repeatedly. (Here, 'resiliency' refers to the material's elastic property.)
  • The team showed remarkable resiliency, bouncing back to win after a difficult first half. (In this context, 'resiliency' metaphorically describes the ability to recover from adversity.)
  • The mattress's resiliency ensures it regains its shape after you get up. (This example illustrates the physical rebounding property.)

Advanced Usage

• Psychological/Emotional Resiliency: Often used in non-physical contexts to describe the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or trauma.
  • Her emotional resiliency helped her cope with the loss.
• Economic/System Resiliency: Refers to the ability of a system or economy to withstand or recover from shocks.
  • The financial system's resiliency was strengthened after the reforms.

Variants and Related Words

• Resilience (n): This is the more common variant and is often used interchangeably with 'resiliency'. Both share the same core meanings.
  • The resilience of the community was inspiring.
• Resilient (adj): Having the ability to recover or spring back.
  • She is a very resilient person.

Synonyms

• Elasticity: The ability of an object to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.
• Springiness: The quality of being springy or elastic.
• Buoyancy (figurative): The ability to recover quickly from setbacks; cheerfulness.
• Toughness: The state of being strong and resilient.

Antonyms

• Fragility: The quality of being easily broken or damaged.
• Rigidity: Inability to bend or be forced out of shape.
• Brittleness: Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "Demonstrate resiliency": To show the ability to recover.
  • The ecosystem demonstrated an incredible resiliency after the fire.
• "Test the resiliency of": To challenge the recovery capacity of something.
  • The pandemic tested the resiliency of global supply chains.

Noun

1. the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit
2. an occurrence of rebounding or springing back