1. resiliency(n = noun.event) resilience - an occurrence of rebounding or springing back;
is a kind of backlash, rebound, recoil, repercussion
Derived forms verb resile2, adjective resilient2
2. resiliency(n = noun.attribute) resilience - the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit;
is a kind of elasticity, snap
Derived forms verb resile4, adjective resilient2
1. The act of springing back, rebounding, or resiling; as, the resilience of a ball or of sound. [1913 Webster]
2. The power or inherent property of returning to the form from which a substance is bent, stretched, compressed, or twisted; elasticity[1]; springiness; -- of objects and substances. [PJC]
3. The power or ability to recover quickly from a setback, depression, illness, overwork or other adversity; buoyancy; elasticity[2]; -- of people. [PJC]
4. The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body, as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit; also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain. [1913 Webster]