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   Stur·dy

   /ˈstərdē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built: "he had a sturdy, muscular physique" Similar strappingwell builtwell mademuscularathleticstrongheftybrawnypowerfully builtpowerfulsolidly builtsolidburlystockythicksetruggedsubstantialrobustvigoroustoughhardymightylustyHerculeanfitable-bodiedhealthyin good healthhale and heartyheartyhalein good shapein good conditionsoundsound in body and limbinformal:huskybeefymeatychunkyfit as a fiddlerippedshreddedbuffjackeddated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkOpposite punyfrail
   • ▪ strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment: "the bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks" Similar robuststrongstrongly madewell builtwell madesolidsubstantialstoutsoundserviceablestabletoughresilientdurablelong-lastingbuilt to lasthardwearingimperishableindestructibleresistantdated:staunchOpposite weakramshackle
   • ▪ showing confidence and determination: "the townspeople have a sturdy independence" Similar vigorousstrongstalwartfirmdeterminedresolutetenaciousstaunchsteadfastunyieldingunwaveringuncompromisingOpposite weak

   noun

   • 1. vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘reckless, violent’ and ‘intractable, obstinate’): shortening of Old French esturdi ‘stunned, dazed’. The derivation remains obscure; thought by some to be based on Latin turdus ‘a thrush’ (compare with the French phrase soûl comme une grive ‘drunk as a thrush’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sturdied adjective
   • 2. sturdily adverb
   • 3. sturdiness noun

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   What does the word sturdy mean?

   • According to Merriam-Webster and Dictionary, the English word sturdy, pronounced “ˈstɜrdi” has a couple of different meanings. The first definition of sturdy means that something is strong or strongly built, specifically when referring to construction. One might refer to a wall or a table as sturdy.

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   What does sturdiness mean?

   • 2. strong, as in substance, construction, or texture: a sturdy table. 3. firm; courageous; indomitable: the sturdy defenders of the fort. 4. of strong or hardy growth, as a plant. stur′di•ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

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   Is sturdy an adjective or adverb?

   • The word sturdy is an adjective. Adjectives are words that describe people, places, and things. There are a couple of variations on the word study. Sturdily is the adverb form of sturdy. Adverbs are words that describe actions. The noun form of sturdy is sturdiness. A noun is a person, place, or thing. What is the etymology of the word sturdy?

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   Where did the word sturdy come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word sturdy is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for sturdy is from 1297, in Robert of Gloucester's Chronicle. sturdy is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French estourdi.

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   Meaning of sturdy – Learner’s Dictionary. sturdy. adjective. uk/ˈstɜːdi/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. very strong and solid: sturdy walking boots. (Definition of sturdy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   sturdy. adjective. uk / ˈstɜːdi / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. very strong and solid: sturdy walking boots. (Definition of sturdy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   2 days ago · sturdy young athletes. 2. strong, as in substance, construction, or texture. sturdy walls. 3. firm; courageous; indomitable. the sturdy defenders of the Alamo. 4. of strong or hardy growth, as a plant.

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   Definitions of 'sturdy' Someone or something that is sturdy looks strong and is unlikely to be easily injured or damaged. [...] More. Synonyms of 'sturdy' • robust, hardy, vigorous, powerful [...] • substantial, secure, solid, durable [...] More. Collocations with 'sturdy' sturdy foundation sturdy plant sturdy stem More.

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   Define sturdy. sturdy synonyms, sturdy pronunciation, sturdy translation, English dictionary definition of sturdy. adj. stur·di·er , stur·di·est 1. Having or showing rugged physical strength or robust health: a sturdy lifeguard; a sturdy build. 2. Substantially made or...

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   What does the word sturdy mean? There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sturdy, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sturdy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.