From Latin robustus, meaning strong or sturdy, through French robuste. English has used it since the seventeenth century.
From Latin robustus, meaning strong or sturdy, through French robuste. English has used it since the seventeenth century.
What does robust mean?
Strong, healthy, or effective enough to keep working well under strain.
Can robust describe a person?
Strongly built or developed, with enough power or health to resist difficulty, damage, or failure.
Can robust describe a system or method?
Yes. It means the system or method keeps working well when conditions are difficult.
What is the opposite of robust?
Common opposites are weak, fragile, frail, and flimsy.
How is robust pronounced?
In General American English, robust is pronounced /roʊˈbʌst/.