robust Definition
ro·bust (rō bust′, rō′bust′)
adjective
- strong and healthy; full of vigor; hardy
- strongly built or based; muscular or sturdy
- suited to or requiring physical strength or stamina robust work
- rough; coarse; boisterous
- full and rich, as in flavor a robust port wine
Etymology: L robustus, oaken, hard, strong < robur, hard variety of oak, hardness, strength, earlier robus, prob. akin to ruber, red
robust Related Forms
ro·bust′ly adverb
ro·bust′·ness noun
robust Synonyms
robust
modif.
robust Usage Examples
Infinitive complement
- withstand: Firstly the cable must be robust enough to withstand the extreme forces experienced during compaction or cement curing processes.
- survive: Any access software installed into a school system should be robust enough to survive the school network management.
- resist: At the same time, they are robust enough to resist the heavy point load of exercise machines together with regular pounding produced.
- stand: The center found that only a limited number of studies were sufficiently robust to stand up to analysis.
Modifies a noun
- framework: It is also a good basis for the development of a more robust appraisal framework in the longer term.
- stance: I hope that the Minister will be reassuring about the robust stance that will be taken in the EU and at future trade talks.
- defense: Not to be outdone by Keith's robust defense of war, Andrew tackled another sacred cow, human rights.
- methodology: In achieving successful outcomes we have identified three key ingredients, notably; flexibility, buy in and a robust methodology.
- algorithm: Genetic Algorithms are robust search algorithms capable of finding multiple solutions to complex problems.
- mechanism: It was agreed that a more robust mechanism to record all knowledge transfer activities was required.
Modifying Another Word
- sufficiently: Benefits The system is now sufficiently robust to deal easily with over 21,000 individual entries per year.
- statistically: One commonly accepted and statistically robust measure is the number of people in receipt of low income related benefits.
- scientifically: All this will be achieved through a cost-effective, scientifically robust and universally applicable system.
- remarkably: The peach-coloured decor provides a pleasant setting for healthy cooking that's low on oil but remarkably robust.
- financially: Focused personnel, and financially robust â Esprit People is a unique combination.
- technically: COST EFFECTIVE SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SLR recognizes that the risk assessment process is a powerful, technically robust landfill design tool.
Used with adjective complement
- remain: The Mutual remains robust with fewer than six members.
- prove: A prototype system has proved robust enough to work with.
- appear: None the less, the findings appear robust to a number of validity tests.
- seem: The technology seems robust enough to allow for a multiplicity of pedagogical options.
Browse dictionary entries near robust
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- ‹ Robinson, Edwin Arlington
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