resilience

Noun
  1. The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit (synset 105027863)
    is a type of: elasticity, snap - the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
    same as: resiliency
  2. An occurrence of rebounding or springing back (synset 107365167)
    is a type of: backlash, rebound, recoil, repercussion - a movement back from an impact
    same as: resiliency

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