History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
adaptable

able to adapt or be adapted

able and usually willing to change

buoyant

able to float or to keep things floating

light in weight

elastic

able to go back to the normal or previous size or shape after being pulled or pressed

pliant, rubbery

limber

to do exercises to make oneself fit for athletics or sport

flexible

lissom

quick and graceful in movement

supple

mercurial

(of a person) often changing (in opinion, temper etc)

flighty, temperamental

plastic

(of materials) easily shaped or moulded

flexible, soft; made of manufactured, treated compounds

rubber

a tough, elastic substance made from the milky liquid that flows from certain trees when the bark is cut, used for making tyres etc

elastic

supple

easily bending, not stiff

bendable

tough

(of meat) hard to cut or get one's teeth into; not easily cut, broken or worn out; (of a person) strong; able to endure hardship; (of a person) rough and violent

sturdy, strong

volatile

(of a liquid) that easily changes into gas or vapour; (of a person, mood) changing quickly or easily from one mood or interest to another

explosive, changeable

RESILIENT as in Wiktionary
RESILIENT as in Wikipedia