resilient
adjective
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; springing back into shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed.
Etymology
From Latin resiliens "leaping back," present participle of resilire "to spring back, rebound," from re- "back" + salire "to jump, leap."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The resilient community rebuilt after the hurricane within two years."
- 2.
"Children are often more resilient than adults give them credit for."
- 3.
"The resilient material returned to its original shape after being compressed."
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Fun Fact
Psychological resilience research began after studying why some Holocaust survivors thrived while others struggled. The field has since identified key factors like social connection, purpose, and flexible thinking.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (R, E, S, I, L, I, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Words ending in "NT" are often good scoring opportunities.
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