noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or quality of being sturdy. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   resoluteness evidenced by strength of character wordnet
3. 3
   the property of something that is strongly built wordnet
4. 4
   the state of being vigorous and robust wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

backbonebodyconcretenessdecisivenessdensitydurability

Example

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"The honeycomb structure gives the scaffolding its sturdiness."

Etymology

From sturdy + -ness.

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