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Definition resilience in American English

resilience noun

[uncountable] noun
/rɪˈzɪljəns/
1

someone's ability to become healthy, happy, or strong again after an illness, disappointment, or other problem

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2

the ability of a substance or object to return to its original shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed

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Definition resilience in American English