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sturdiness

/ˈstɝdinəs/ noun

The state or quality of being sturdy.

Word Origin From the same surprising root: Latin 'turdus' (thrush), via Old French 'estourdi' (stunned). Sturdiness is the quality of being sturdy — originally 'recklessness', now 'robustness'. It's a great example of how a word for a foolish bird became a compliment for strength.

noun The state or quality of being sturdy. countable

The sturdiness of this furniture ensures it will last for generations.

(名词) 坚固性；牢固性；结实度

这件家具的坚固性确保了它能世代相传。

(sustantivo) robustez; solidez; fortaleza; firmeza [El estado o la cualidad de ser robusto o sólido.]

La solidez de estos muebles garantiza que durarán por generaciones.

(nom) solidité; robustesse; résistance [Caractère de ce qui est solide, robuste et résistant.]

La **sturdiness** de ce meuble garantit qu'il durera plusieurs générations.

(Substantiv) Robustheit; Festigkeit; Stabilität [Die Eigenschaft, robust, stabil und widerstandsfähig zu sein.]

Die **Sturdiness** dieser Möbel garantiert, dass sie Generationen überdauern werden.

(名詞) 頑丈であること。丈夫さ、たくましさ。

この家具の頑丈さは、何世代にもわたって使い続けることを保証している。

(substantivo) robustez; resistência; solidez; firmeza; fortaleza [O estado ou qualidade de ser robusto ou resistente.]

A robustez deste móvel garante que ele durará por gerações.

Synonyms: robustness durability strength solidity toughness resilience firmness hardness Antonyms: fragility weakness delicacy flimsiness
Word parts: sturdy + ness

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