sturdiness
- noun
- /ˈstɜrdɪnəs/
- The contractor emphasized the sturdiness of the new bridge design to ensure it could withstand heavy traffic.
- test the sturdiness
The final thing to consider with your containers is the sturdiness of them.
- The final thing to consider with your containers is the sturdiness of them.
- And what they were testing was the effect that it had on the sturdiness or the strength of seedlings.
Examples
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Laminate has turned out to be a popular option in the world of flooring for its sturdiness and low price.
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Posts supported the roof and provided structural sturdiness.
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After that, I'm pretty sold on the sturdiness of the bags.
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And what they were testing was the effect that it had on the sturdiness or the strength of seedlings.
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The sturdiness of leather is timeless and will last for many years.
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Their construction valued sturdiness and utility over detail and refinement.
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Many luxury dog beds will have frames manufactured from possibly real wood or even steel for sturdiness.
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The backing provides sturdiness.
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The sturdiness of the institution prevails as the focus of frustration turns outside the school regarding who should be doing what to solve the child's difficult problems.
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The Touch Cover also approximates, dismally, the sturdiness of a laptop: thanks to the cloth-like floppiness of the thing that's necessary for making it easy to open and close, it can't support itself on anything but a flat, rigid (apologies) surface.
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Synonyms
How well a thing resists force without breaking
The ability of something to last a long time without getting damaged
Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions
The state of being calm and not changing under pressure
Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions
Ability to stay strong and survive difficult weather or illness
Being steady and held in one place without moving
Being strong and sturdy in body or looks
Stability and reliability, for example in money matters or a person's actions
How large and sturdy bones or body parts are
A person or thing that stays firm and steady and does not change easily
A large strong body that looks sturdy
Antonyms
How Sturdy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sturdiness comes from the adjective sturdy, which means 'strong' or 'firm'. So think of a table or bridge that can 'stand' heavy weight without breaking, and you will remember that sturdiness means physical strength and the ability to withstand pressure.