Published 2026-10-05

robust

Instead of “That thing is solid.” Try “That is remarkably robust.” Swipe for the meaning and history. A playful rewrite, not a Shakespeare quote. #words #vocabulary

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   WORD STORY: Try this phrase. Instead of “That thing is solid.”
   Try “That is remarkably robust.”

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   WHAT YOU’RE ACTUALLY SAYING: What does “robust” mean?. “Robust” means sturdy and strong. “Remarkably” says that strength is worth noticing.
   Use it for something that can take a beating and keep working.

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   WHERE THE WORD CAME FROM: Old word. Still in use.. Latin “robustus” originally meant oaken, from a word for oak, hard timber and strength. The durability of oak became a general metaphor.

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