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Noun: resiliency  ri'zil-yun(t)-see [N. Amer], ri'zi-lee-un(t)-see [Brit]
  1. An occurrence of rebounding or springing back
    - resilience
     
  2. The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit
    - resilience

Derived forms: resiliencies

Type of: backlash, elasticity, rebound, recoil, repercussion, snap

Encyclopedia: Resiliency

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