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robustly-crafted

|ro-bust-ly-craft-ed|

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/roʊˈbʌstli ˈkræftɪd/

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/rəʊˈbʌstli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

strongly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'robustly-crafted' originates from the combination of 'robustly' and 'crafted'. 'Robustly' comes from the Latin word 'robustus', meaning 'strong' or 'sturdy', and 'crafted' is derived from the Old English 'cræftan', meaning 'to make or build'.

Historical Evolution

'Robustly' evolved from the Latin 'robustus' through Middle English, while 'crafted' evolved from Old English 'cræftan'. Together, they form the modern English term 'robustly-crafted'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'robustly' meant 'strongly' and 'crafted' meant 'made'. Over time, the combination has come to mean 'skillfully and strongly made'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

skillfully and strongly made or constructed.

The robustly-crafted table withstood years of heavy use.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 16:21