English · Adjectives
robust
/rəʊˈbʌst/
[/rəʊˈbʌst/]
strong and resilient
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Strong, healthy, and able to withstand difficult conditions or demands.
Example
The new system proved robust, continuing to function even when traffic doubled overnight.
The new system proved robust, continuing to function even when traffic doubled overnight.
Etymology
From Latin 'robustus' (strong, oaken), from 'robur' (oak, strength).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in engineering, economics, and technology contexts.