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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSturdiness
/ˈstɜːr.di.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being strongly and solidly built or made.
"The sturdiness of the oak table ensured it could withstand decades of heavy daily use." - 2
Physical strength, robustness, or resilience against hardship or strain.
"Mountain climbers depend on the sturdiness of their equipment to survive harsh weather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'stourdi', borrowed from Old French 'esturdi' meaning heedless or reckless, which evolved into notions of resolute and robust physical constitution. By the late 14th century, the term shifted from behavioral stubbornness to physical strength, resilience, and durability of objects or structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sturdiness" is said worldwide
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solidité
Transliteration: soli.dite
"La solidité de cette construction a été prouvée lors du séisme."
Robustheit
Transliteration: ʁoˈbʊsthaɪ̯t
"Die Robustheit des Materials macht es ideal für den Außenbereich."
robustezza
Transliteration: ro.busˈtet.tsa
"La robustezza di questo mobile è straordinaria."
robustez
Transliteration: ro.βusˈtes
"La robustez del puente fue probada con cargas pesadas."
robustez
Transliteration: ʁo.busˈteʃ
"A robustez do equipamento garante sua longa vida útil."
मजबूती
Transliteration: majbooti
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"इस पुल की मजबूती बहुत अच्छी है।"
坚固性
Transliteration: jiān gù xìng
Script: 中文汉字
"这座建筑的坚固性经受住了考验。"
견고함
Transliteration: gyeong-go-ham
Script: 한국어 한글
"이 가구의 견고함은 오랫동안 지속될 것이다."
頑丈さ
Transliteration: ganjōsa
Script: 日本語
"その椅子の頑丈さに感心した。"
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