Dictionary entries for 'sturdiness'

Synonyms

fastness
firmness
hardness
security
soundness
stability
stableness
steadiness
strength
sureness

stur·dy (stûŕdē)

[Middle English, reckless, sturdy, from Old French estourdi past participle of estourdir, to stun, perhaps from Vulgar Latin* exturdīre, to be giddy as a thrush, Latin ex-, intensive pref.; see ex–, + Latin turdus, thrush.]

adjective: -di·er, -di·est.

Having or showing rugged physical strength.
Substantially made or built; stout: sturdy canvas.
Marked by resoluteness or determination; firm: sturdy resistance.
Vigorous or robust.

noun

See gid

derivatives

stuŕdi·ly: adverb
stuŕdi·ness: noun

adjective: -di·er, -di·est.

noun

derivatives

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition