resiliency

noun

re·​sil·​ien·​cy ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 

plural resiliencies

1

: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1

Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.

—Steve Rosenthal

Upholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.

—Daniel M. Mendelowitz

2

: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2

… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.

—Richard K. Snow et al.

The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …

—Associated Press

The project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.

—Julie Chao

Examples of resiliency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your position urging Broward County to choose resiliency over regret reflected exactly why so many residents felt compelled to speak up. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026

Or does this team, despite starting three freshmen, have the resiliency necessary to survive and advance? —Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

So far, the Iranians have demonstrated resiliency and a capacity to endure enormous difficulties. —Ghassan E. El-Eid, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026

Celebrate your resiliency as the moon and Chiron harmonize! —Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resiliency

• brilliancy

Kids Definition

resiliency

noun

re·​sil·​ien·​cy ri-ˈzil-yən-sē 

: resilience

Medical Definition

resiliency

noun

re·​sil·​ien·​cy ri-ˈzil-yən-sē 

plural resiliencies

: resilience