Resilience and Rigidity
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Resilience
Resilience noun - The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit.
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Synonyms for Resilience
Rigidity is an antonym for resilience.
Nearby Words: resilient, resiliency
Rigidity
Rigidity noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Resilience is an antonym for rigidity.
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