Resilient
Example: Resilient systems recover from disruptions
Definition
"Resilient" describes systems, materials, or people that can quickly recover from difficulties, disruptions, or changes, maintaining their original strength or function despite challenges or stress.
Etymology
The word "resilient" comes from the Latin verb 'resilire,' meaning 'to spring back' or 'rebound.' It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe physical elasticity, later extending to describe mental or systemic toughness.
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"Resilient" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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