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What is the meaning of resilire, the Latin root of the word resilient?

resilient

[ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈzɪl jənt, -ˈzɪl i ənt /


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On the positive side, the economy has turned out to be more resilient than expected, Bailey said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Still, in contrast to a weak performance in the trade of goods, the WTO said it expects European services trade to remain resilient this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

If successful, combining different immune receptors could eventually help scientists develop crops with more resilient protection against one of agriculture's most destructive fungal diseases.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Dr Robert Hancock says they need to switch from breeding crops for specific environments, such as hot or dry climates, towards ones which are more generally resilient.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“What most people do not understand,” Brother Ugo continued, “is that the mongoose is far wiser than she looks. She is resilient, immune to the mamba’s venom, and...”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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