Word meaning
robust
adjective · roh-BUST
What does robust mean?
Robust means strong and healthy; sturdy.
Robust in a sentence
“The app needs a robust backup system.”
Synonyms for robust
- sturdy
- strong
- resilient
Where does robust come from?
From Latin robur, "oak; strength."
How to remember robust
- Say it out loud a few times: roh-BUST.
- Write one sentence of your own using robust, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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