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resilience

One entry found for resilience.
Main Entry: re·sil·ience
Pronunciation: ri-primarystresszil-yschwan(t)s
Function: noun
1 : the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress
2 : an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change <emotional resilience>