Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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resile | No | No | Yes | No |
resiliency | Yes | No | No | No |
resile (noun) | resiliency (noun) |
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the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit | |
an occurrence of rebounding or springing back |
resile (verb) | resiliency (verb) |
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return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed | |
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | |
spring back; spring away from an impact | |
pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. |