robust (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
examples a robust body
a robust perennial
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Also see healthy; rugged; strong
Derivationally related form robust → robustness
Antonym robust → frail
Similar to beefy, burly, husky, strapping, buirdly; big-boned; big-chested, chesty; big-shouldered, broad-shouldered, square-shouldered; cast-iron, iron; hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy; hardy; half-hardy; heavy-armed; square-built; vigorous
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Also see rugged; healthy; strong
Similar to beefy, burly, husky, strapping, buirdly; big-boned; big-chested, chesty; big-shouldered, broad-shouldered, square-shouldered; cast-iron, iron; hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy; hardy; half-hardy; heavy-armed; square-built; vigorous
Antonym frail → robust
Derived from adjective robustly → robust
Derivationally related form robustness → robust

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