resiliency

noun

re·​sil·​ien·​cy ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 

plural resiliencies

1

: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1

Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.

—Steve Rosenthal

Upholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.

—Daniel M. Mendelowitz

2

: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2

… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.

—Richard K. Snow et al.

The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …

—Associated Press

The project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.

—Julie Chao

Examples of resiliency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the third quarter was a step back for quarterly operating earnings due to insurance underwriting losses, Berkshire demonstrates its resiliency. —Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Think of it as a four-week program for improved skin resiliency. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

There is one quality parents can foster that might help kids surmount any social, emotional, or mental challenge: resiliency. —Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024

Satellite communication can also enhance urban management systems, including traffic control, energy management, and public safety, while ensuring network resiliency. —Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

resiliency

noun

re·​sil·​ien·​cy ri-ˈzil-yən-sē 

: resilience

Medical Definition

resiliency

noun

re·​sil·​ien·​cy ri-ˈzil-yən-sē 

plural resiliencies

: resilience