Robustic

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Having a strong, sturdy build and considerable physical vigor or hardiness
2. Describing something or someone that is powerful, hardy, and able to withstand strain
3. Marked by solid strength and vigorous health, not easily weakened or damaged

Etymology: "Robustic" is simply "robust" with the suffix "-ic" attached, the same ending found in words like "rustic" or "bombastic" that describes something having the quality of the base word. "Robust" itself comes from Latin "robustus," meaning oak-like or strong, from "robur," oak wood, which is the source of the idea of hardiness and solidity. The result is a plain descriptive adjective meaning rough, vigorous, or sturdy in character. Its formation follows the usual pattern of English adjectives built from a noun or adjective plus "-ic," so its meaning is easy to predict from its parts.