Resilience: meaning, definitions and examples

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resilience

 

[ rɪˈzɪljəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity.

Synonyms

fortitude, perseverance, strength

Examples of usage

  • Her resilience in the face of tragedy is truly inspiring.
  • Resilience is an important trait to have in order to navigate life's challenges.
Context #2 | Noun

in materials science

The ability of a material to absorb energy when it is deformed elastically and then, upon unloading, to have this energy recovered. Resilience is important in designing materials for impact resistance.

Synonyms

elasticity, flexibility, springiness

Examples of usage

  • The engineers focused on improving the resilience of the new composite material.
  • Resilience testing is crucial to ensure the durability of the product.
Context #3 | Noun

in ecology

The capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly. Resilience is essential for the long-term sustainability of ecosystems.

Synonyms

adaptability, robustness, sturdiness

Examples of usage

  • The resilience of the coral reef ecosystem is being tested by climate change.
  • Ecologists study ways to enhance the resilience of natural habitats.

Translations

Translations of the word "resilience" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resiliência

🇮🇳 लचक

🇩🇪 Widerstandsfähigkeit

🇮🇩 ketahanan

🇺🇦 стійкість

🇵🇱 odporność

🇯🇵 レジリエンス

🇫🇷 résilience

🇪🇸 resiliencia

🇹🇷 direnç

🇰🇷 회복력

🇸🇦 المرونة

🇨🇿 odolnost

🇸🇰 odolnosť

🇨🇳 韧性

🇸🇮 odpornost

🇮🇸 seigla

🇰🇿 төзімділік

🇬🇪 გამძლეობა

🇦🇿 dayanıqlılıq

🇲🇽 resiliencia

Etymology

The word 'resilience' originates from the Latin word 'resilire', meaning 'to rebound' or 'to recoil'. The concept of resilience has been studied across various fields, including psychology, materials science, and ecology. It emphasizes the ability to recover, adapt, and thrive in the face of challenges or adversity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,189, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.