robusticity
- noun
- /roʊˈbʌstɪsɪti/
- Specialized
- Populations are known to differ with regard to body size, robusticity, and degree of sexual dimorphism.
Examples
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Further, brain size can only explain so much, and in this case is really only a reflection of gross morphological robusticity.
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The rugged mountain climbers displayed remarkable robusticity, allowing them to withstand harsh weather conditions.
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Athletes often focus on exercises that enhance the robusticity of their bones and muscles to prevent injuries.
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She admired the robusticity of the ancient structure, which had stood firm for centuries against the elements.
Synonyms
How well a thing resists force without breaking
Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions
Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions
Ability to stay strong and survive difficult weather or illness
An object that is strong and does not break easily
Being strong and sturdy in body or looks
Being steady and held in one place without moving
A large, strong, and solid body or appearance
A large strong body that looks sturdy
A person or thing that stays firm and steady and does not change easily
Antonyms
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Robusticity comes from the common word robust ('strong'), which goes back to the old Latin root robur meaning 'oak' or 'strength'. Think of an oak's thick wood or heavy bones — that's why robusticity means the quality of being strong and sturdy in bones or body.