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sturdiness

sturdiness

1 3.4
An object that is strong and does not break easily
  • noun
  • /ˈstɜrdɪnəs/
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  • 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.

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Examples

  • 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.

    Academic text (2004)
  • After that, I'm pretty sold on the sturdiness of the bags.

    Blog text (28)
  • And what they were testing was the effect that it had on the sturdiness or the strength of seedlings.

  • 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.

    Blog text (14)
  • Many luxury dog beds will have frames manufactured from possibly real wood or even steel for sturdiness.

    Blog text (27)
  • The backing provides sturdiness.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • 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.

    Academic text (1991)
  • 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

strength
vssturdiness
  • Specialized
169 1.1

How well a thing resists force without breaking

is broader, adding endurance and resistance in varied hard conditions
durability
vssturdiness
22 3.8

The ability of something to last a long time without getting damaged

emphasizes resisting force and hardship rather than lasting time
toughness
vssturdiness
18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

relates more to resisting sudden pressure on built things and groups
steadiness
vssturdiness
4 3.6

The state of being calm and not changing under pressure

is focused on resisting force and hardship rather than consistent behavior
robustness
vssturdiness
2 5.5

Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions

is more about resisting force in objects and organizations under pressure
hardiness
vssturdiness
1 4.6

Ability to stay strong and survive difficult weather or illness

is more about resisting external force on structures and organizations
firmness
vssturdiness
1 3.0

Being steady and held in one place without moving

is broader, covering overall strength against pressure and hardship
ruggedness
vssturdiness
1 4.1

Being strong and sturdy in body or looks

is less about looks and more about true resistance under pressure
solidness
vssturdiness
1 4.1

Stability and reliability, for example in money matters or a person's actions

focuses more on physical strength and hardship resistance than general reliability
robusticity
vssturdiness
  • Specialized
9.3

How large and sturdy bones or body parts are

focuses on resisting force in structures and groups under strain
stableness
vssturdiness
5.6

A person or thing that stays firm and steady and does not change easily

is more about physical resistance to pressure and long wear
huskiness
vssturdiness
5.8

A large strong body that looks sturdy

is more bodily or appearance based than wide structural resilience

Antonyms

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

17 5.2

Something that is easy to break or damage, like glass

How Sturdy

robustness
2 5.5
sturdiness
1 3.4
weakness
133 1.4
frailty
3 5.0

Surface Forms

sturdiness singular
sturdinesses plural

Morphology

sturdiness = sturdy (transparent) = sturdy + ness

Standard nominalization from the adjective 'sturdy' to indicate the quality or state of being sturdy.

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.