ro ‧ bust /rəˈbʌst, ˈrəʊbʌst $ rəˈbʌst, ˈroʊ-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: robustus 'strong (like an oak tree)' , from robur 'oak, strength' ]
1 . a robust person is strong and healthy:
a robust man of six feet four
2 . a robust system, organization etc is strong and not likely to have problems:
The formerly robust economy has begun to weaken.
3 . a robust object is strong and not likely to break SYN sturdy :
a robust metal cabinet
4 . showing determination or strong opinions:
a typically robust performance by the Prime Minister
5 . robust food or ↑ flavour s have a good strong taste:
a robust cheese
—robustly adverb
—robustness noun [uncountable]