transcription, транскрипция: [ rō-ˈbəst, ˈrō-(ˌ)bəst ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin robustus oaken, strong, from robor-, robur oak, strength
Date: 1533
1.
a. : having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
b. : having or showing vigor, strength, or firmness
a robust debate
a robust faith
c. : strongly formed or constructed : sturdy
a robust plastic
d. : capable of performing without failure under a wide range of conditions
robust software
2. : rough , rude
stories…laden with robust , down-home imagery — Playboy
3. : requiring strength or vigor
robust work
4. : full-bodied
robust coffee
also : hearty
a robust dinner
5. : of, relating to, resembling, or being a relatively large, heavyset australopithecine (especially Australopithecus robustus and A. boisei ) characterized especially by heavy molars and small incisors adapted to a vegetarian diet — compare gracile 3
Synonyms: see healthy
• ro·bust·ly adverb
• ro·bust·ness -ˈbəs(t)-nəs, -(ˌ)bəs(t)- noun