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Definition resilient in British English

resilient adjective

adjective
/rɪˈzɪliənt/
1

able to quickly become healthy, happy, or strong again after an illness, disappointment, or other problem

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2

a substance or object that is resilient is able to return to its original shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed

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Definition resilient in British English