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

Ancient Roman concrete is known for its excellent resiliency, strength, and even self-healing properties. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2024

Keeping up with labor trends can maintain resiliency. —Peter Ross, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

From a resiliency standpoint, the industry as a whole has continued to grow over the last several years, even in a period where other industries are challenged. —James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

The company continues to focus on growth in advanced mobility, supply chain resiliency, and artificial intelligence markets, with ongoing investments in research and development. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 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