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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | robustus 'strong (like an oak tree)', from robur 'oak, strength' |
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ro‧bust
1 a robust person is strong and healthy : 
a robust man of six feet four
a robust man of six feet four2 a robust system, organization etc is strong and not likely to have problems : The formerly robust economy has begun to weaken.
The formerly robust economy has begun to weaken.3 a robust object is strong and not likely to break [= sturdy]: a robust metal cabinet
a robust metal cabinet4 showing determination or strong opinions : a typically robust performance by the Prime Minister
a typically robust performance by the Prime Minister5 robust food or flavours have a good strong taste : a robust cheese
a robust cheese —robustly adverb
—robustness noun [uncountable]
WORD FOCUS: strong WORD FOCUS: strong person: tough, muscular, wiry, powerful
thing: tough, sturdy, durable, rugged, heavy-duty, indestructible, well-made, robust
country/organization: powerful, mighty, influential, dominantstrong
➔ See also strong
