sturdy

The definition of sturdy is something that will not break, a strong person or something that is well-constructed.

(adjective)

An example of something sturdy is a balance beam that can hold up to 400 pounds.

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See sturdy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective sturdier, sturdiest

  1. that will not yield or compromise; firm; resolute: sturdy defiance
  2. physically strong; vigorous; hardy
  3. strongly built or constructed

Origin: ME, defiant, refractory, hardy < OFr estourdi, stunned, reckless (basic sense “hard to influence or control”) < VL *exturdire, to be dizzy (? from too much chattering) < L ex-, intens. + turdus, a thrush

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noun

gid

Origin: OFr estourdi, giddiness: see sturdy

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See sturdy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective stur·di·er, stur·di·est
  1. Having or showing rugged physical strength.
  2. Substantially made or built; stout: sturdy canvas.
  3. Marked by resoluteness or determination; firm: sturdy resistance.
  4. Vigorous or robust.
noun
See gid.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, reckless, sturdy

Origin: , from Old French estourdi

Origin: , past participle of estourdir, to stun

Origin: , perhaps from Vulgar Latin *exturdīre, to be giddy as a thrush

Origin: : Latin ex-, intensive pref.; see ex-

Origin: + Latin turdus, thrush

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Related Forms:

  • sturˈdi·ly adverb
  • sturˈdi·ness noun

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