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sturdinesses

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stur⋅dy

1  [stur-dee]
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–adjective, -di⋅er, -di⋅est.
1. strongly built; stalwart; robust: 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.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME stourdi < OF estourdi dazed, stunned, violent, reckless (ptp. of estourdir < ?)

Related forms:
stur⋅di⋅ly, adverb
stur⋅di⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. hardy, muscular, brawny, sinewy, stout, strong, powerful. 3. resolute, vigorous, determined, unconquerable.

Antonyms:
1. weak.
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Main Entry: stur·dy
Pronunciation: 'st&rd-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural sturdies
: GID
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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