resilial

/ˌrɛsɪˈliəl/ (res-i-LIE-ul)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a resilient material or object that can be bent or compressed without breaking

“The engineer developed a new material with resilial properties to make the bridge more durable.”

2. noun

a material or object with resilial properties

“The resilial panels were used to provide additional support to the building’s frame.”

Synonyms

  • ductile
  • flexible
  • resilient

Antonyms

  • brittle
  • fragile