resilient

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  1. adjective Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune.
  2. adjective Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed. See Synonyms at flexible.

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adaptable ·  elastic ·  supple ·  springy ·  versatile ·  resistant ·  flexible ·  long-lived ·  knowledgeable ·  agile ·  durable ·  pliable
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  1. Latin resiliēns, resilient-, present participle of resilīre, to leap back; see resile.

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  1. from Latin resilien (t-) s, present participle of resilire, leap back: see resile.
 

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