noun
- something that lies ready for use or that can be drawn upon for aid or to take care of a need
- available money or property; wealth; assets
- something that a country, state, etc. has and can use to its advantage: natural resources, including coal and oil
- a means of accomplishing something; measure or action that can be resorted to, as in an emergency; expedient
- a source of strength or ability within oneself
- ability to deal promptly and effectively with problems, difficulties, etc.; resourcefulness
Origin:
Fr ressource < OFr < resourdre, to arise anew < re-, again + sourdre, to spring up < L surgere: see surge