Resilience
/rɪˈzɪl.jəns/noun
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, resilience symbolizes the transformation of base materials into gold, reflecting the power to rise from adversity like the mythical phoenix.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
resilientem
“Bouncing back or springing back.”
14th Century
Old French
resilience
“The act of rebounding or recovering.”
16th Century
Middle English
resilient
“Having the ability to recover quickly.”
Modern English
English
resilience
“The quality of being able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions.”