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Robust

Strong, healthy, and able to withstand stress; also thorough or well-developed in design, method, or analysis.

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Visual memory aid for Robust

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Imagine This

Imagine a heavy-duty tent pitched in a raging storm that stays taut and upright, the poles bending slightly but not snapping, proving the structure is robust.

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Sounds Like

roh-BUST

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Looks Like

A sturdy oak

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Remember This

Historically means hardiness and strength (from Latin robustus). In modern use, robust also describes systems, analyses, or methods that remain effective under stress or irregular conditions, such as data with outliers.

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Other Forms

robustlyadverb

robustnessnoun

robustifyverb

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Connect With

durable, sturdy, strong, hardy, resilient, vigorous, solid

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Note

Do not confuse with 'rob' (to steal) or with 'robust' meaning 'overly aggressive' in a negative sense. Use robust to describe reliability, sturdiness, or thoroughness.

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Examples

The new smartphone has a robust design that survives accidental drops.
Her argument was robust, supported by strong evidence and careful reasoning.

Synonyms

strongsturdydurablehardyvigorous

Antonyms

fragileweakdelicate

Etymology

From Latin robustus 'hardy, strong', from robur 'oak, strength'.

Mnemonic

Think 'rock-solid' to remember robust means very strong and durable.

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Capable of enduring hardship; robust and resilient in difficult conditions.

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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; showing toughness and adaptability.

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