transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstər-dē ]
adjective
( stur·di·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English, brave, stubborn, from Anglo-French esturdi stunned, from past participle of esturdir to stun, from Vulgar Latin * exturdire, from Latin ex- + Vulgar Latin * turdus simpleton, from Latin turdus thrush — more at thrush
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : firmly built or constituted : stout
b. : hardy
sturdy plants
c. : sound in design or execution : substantial
2.
a. : marked by or reflecting physical strength or vigor
b. : firm , resolute
c. : rugged , stable
Synonyms: see strong
• stur·di·ly ˈstər-də-lē adverb
• stur·di·ness ˈstər-dē-nəs noun