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sturdies

|stur/dies|

🇺🇸

/ˈstɜr.diz/

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/ˈstɜː.diz/

(sturdy)

strong and robust

Base Form	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Adverb
sturdy	sturdier	sturdiest	sturdiness	sturdily

Etymology

Etymology Information

'sturdy' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estourdi', where 'estourdi' meant 'dazed or stunned'.

Historical Evolution

'estourdi' transformed into the Middle English word 'sturdy', and eventually became the modern English word 'sturdy'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'dazed or stunned', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strong and robust'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'sturdy', referring to things that are strong and robust.

The sturdies of the furniture ensured it would last for years.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 06:01