sturdy — strong and not easily damaged or broken; physically robust
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: strong and not easily damaged or broken; physically robust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɜːrdi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's sturdy handbag could probably survive a zombie apocalypse.
- The sturdy bridge has been connecting the two cities for over 100 years.
- He bought sturdy hiking boots that cost more than his car.
sturdy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstɜːrdi/]
strong and not easily damaged or broken; physically robust
Strong scaffold withstands forceful testing
The nerdy scholar trusts the sturdy shelf with wordy tomes!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'sturde' meaning stubborn or reckless, derived from Vulgar Latin 'turdus' (possibly influenced by Germanic roots). The word evolved through Middle English to mean strong and robust.
Breakdown
stur- (root meaning strong/firm) + -y (adjective suffix) = sturdy
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's sturdy handbag could probably survive a zombie apocalypse.”
“The sturdy bridge has been connecting the two cities for over 100 years.”
“He bought sturdy hiking boots that cost more than his car.”
“The sturdy oak tree provided shade for generations of families.”
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