/rɪˈzɪliəns/

re·sili·ence

BrE /rɪˈzɪliəns/

NAmE /rɪˈzɪliəns/

(also less frequent re·sili·ency

BrE /rɪˈzɪliənsi/

NAmE /rɪˈzɪliənsi/

) [U]

the ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc.

the ability of a substance to return to its original shape after it has been bent, stretched or pressed