robust — strong and healthy; vigorous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: strong and healthy; vigorous
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊˈbʌst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's robust appetite surprised everyone at the buffet - she went back for thirds!
- The phone survived being dropped, stepped on, and used as a hockey puck - truly robust design.
- The robust coffee was so strong it could wake the dead and probably file their taxes too.
robust
ADJECTIVE[/roʊˈbʌst/]
strong and healthy; vigorous
Grandmother stays strong despite harsh storm
With robust strength, each thrust stirs the dust!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'robustus' meaning 'strong and firm,' derived from 'robur' meaning 'oak tree' or 'strength.' The word originally referred to the strength and hardness of oak wood.
Breakdown
Latin robustus (strong, firm) from robur (oak tree, strength) - the root suggests connection to the strength and durability of oak timber
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's robust appetite surprised everyone at the buffet - she went back for thirds!”
“The phone survived being dropped, stepped on, and used as a hockey puck - truly robust design.”
“The robust coffee was so strong it could wake the dead and probably file their taxes too.”
“The company implemented a robust security system to protect sensitive data.”
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