Robust
/rəʊˈbʌst/noun
Strong and healthy; vigorous.
Did you know?The term "robust" originally described individuals who survived the rigors of warfare and harsh environments, embodying strength and endurance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
robustus
“Strengthened, strong, or sturdy; derived from 'robur' meaning oak or strength.”
Old French
Old French
robuste
“Strong or sturdy, often used to describe well-built individuals.”
Middle English
Middle English
robust
“Describing someone as strong or powerful, particularly in a physical sense.”
Modern English
Modern English
robust
“Referring to something strong, healthy, and resilient.”