Robust
roʊˈbʌst
Definitions
2 meaningsStrong and healthy; capable of performing well; sturdy or substantial.
roʊˈbʌst
Strong and healthy
The robust oak tree withstood the storm.
💡 Simply: Imagine a super strong and healthy person or thing! Like, if someone never gets sick, you could say they are 'robust'. Or if a business is doing really well and making a lot of money, you could say its 'robust'.
👶 For kids: Strong and healthy like a superhero!
More Examples
She has a robust appetite and can eat a large meal.
The economy showed a robust recovery after the recession.
How It's Used
"He has a robust constitution and rarely gets sick."
"The company's profits showed a robust increase."
Strong in determination, firmness, or resolve; strong and successful.
roʊˈbʌst
Firmly established or strong
The company has developed a robust cybersecurity system to protect its data.
💡 Simply: When something's robust, it's reliable and can handle a lot of pressure. Think of a website that never crashes, or an argument with a lot of good points.
👶 For kids: When something is really good at what it does, like a strong robot!
More Examples
Their marketing campaign resulted in robust sales.
The legislation faced robust opposition during the debate.
How It's Used
"The system has a robust design and is capable of handling high traffic."
"He presented a robust argument supported by extensive evidence."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
robust debate
A lively and thorough discussion, often with opposing viewpoints.
"The town hall meeting featured a robust debate on the proposed new developments."
robust economy
An economy that is strong, healthy, and growing.
"The country benefited from a robust economy and increased job opportunities."
From Latin *robustus* meaning 'strong, firm, oak-like'.
The word 'robust' has been used since the 17th century to describe physical strength, and later evolved to include the meaning of strength in other areas like business and systems.
Memory tip
Think of a *robotic* body that's strong and tough.
Word Origin
"strong, oak-like"