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robustness Definition


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robust
adj
    1. Said of a person: strong and healthy; with a strong constitution.
      Thesaurus: hardy, sturdy, strong, rugged, brawny, powerful, strapping, able-bodied, healthy, lusty, vigorous, hale; Antonym: weak, fragile.
    2. Strongly built or constructed.
    3. Said of exercise, etc: requiring strength and energy.
    4. Said of language, humour, etc: rough, earthy, slightly risqué.
    5. Said of wine, food, etc: with a full, rich quality.
Derivative: robustly
adverb
    Derivative: robustness
    noun
      Etymology: 16c: from Latin robustus, from robur an oak or strength.



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