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robust

Adjective

IPA /rəʊˈbʌst/

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Strong and well made, so that something can handle repeated use or difficult conditions without breaking or being easily damaged.

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robust/rəʊˈbʌst/

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robust — Strong and well made, so that something can handle repeated use or difficult conditions without breaking or being easily damaged.

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Strong and well made, so that something can handle repeated use or difficult conditions without breaking or being easily damaged.

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Word origin

From Latin robustus, based on robur, meaning oak or strength.

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Robustness is the noun for the strength or sturdiness of something.

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