Robustness Meaning
/roʊˈbʌstnəs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being robust.
Sentence Examples
Graceful degradation is a close second to robustness.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the bridge allowed it to withstand the powerful earthquake.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the system was tested under extreme conditions to ensure it could handle peak demand.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin rōbus Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tos Latin -tus Latin rōbustuslbor. English robust Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English robustness From robust + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Robustness was considered to be an essential feature because of the comparatively high starting effort and the generally rough work for which the locomotives are to be used."
— 1950 November, “Mixed-Traffic Diesel-Electric Locomotives for Ireland”, in Railway Magazine, page 780:
"The Inspecting Officer draws attention to the remarkable way in which the train held together after the final derailment; this was due in no small measure to the robustness of the buckeye couplings fitted to the coaches."
— 1960 March, “Talking of Trains: The Slough derailment”, in Trains Illustrated, page 132:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the bridge allowed it to withstand the powerful earthquake.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the system was tested under extreme conditions to ensure it could handle peak demand.