'resourcefulness' originates from the word 'resourceful', which is derived from the French word 'ressource', meaning 'means of supplying a want or need'.

'resourceful' evolved from the French word 'ressource' and eventually became the modern English word 'resourceful'.

Initially, it meant 'having the ability to find resources', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being able to deal with new or difficult situations'.