resilient
|re-sil-ient|
/rɪˈzɪliənt/
quick recovery
Etymology
'resilient' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resilire,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'salire' meant 'to jump.'
'resilire' transformed into the French word 'résilier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resilient' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to jump back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'recovering quickly from difficulties.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
The resilient athlete quickly recovered from his injury.
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Adjective 2
able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
The resilient material was perfect for the new product design.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35