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noun
The state or quality of being sturdy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
resoluteness evidenced by strength of character
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution
noun
the property of something that is strongly built
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: strength
noun
the state of being vigorous and robust
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: good health, healthiness
History
Etymology tree English sturdy 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 sturdiness From sturdy + -ness.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
