resilient (redirected from resiliences)

re·sil·ient  (r-zlynt)

adj.

1. Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune.

2. Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed. See Synonyms at flexible.

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[Latin resilins, resilient-, present participle of resilre, to leap back; see resile.]

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re·silient·ly adv.

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resilient

Adjective

1. (of a person) recovering easily and quickly from misfortune or illness

2. (of an object) capable of regaining its original shape or position after bending or stretching [Latin resilire to jump back]

resilience n

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	resilient - recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
	2.	resilient - elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf" bouncy, springy, lively, live elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"

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resilient

adjective 1. flexible, plastic, elastic, supple, bouncy, rubbery, pliable, springy, whippy << OPPOSITE rigid

adjective 2. tough, strong, hardy, buoyant, feisty (informal), chiefly U.S., Canad. bouncy, irrepressible, quick to recover << OPPOSITE weak

Translations

resilient [rɪˈzɪlɪənt] adj [person] → resistente

resilient [rɪˈzɪlɪənt] adj [person] → qui réagit, qui a du ressort

resilient [rɪˈzɪlɪənt] resilience adj (see n) → widerstandsfähig; unverwüstlich

resilient [rɪˈzɪlɪənt] adj → elastico/a; [person] → che si riprende facilmente