ROBUST


Meaning of ROBUST in English

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

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