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STURDINESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Resoluteness evidenced by strength of character
Example:
sturdiness of moral principle
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("sturdiness" is a kind of...):
firmness; firmness of purpose; resoluteness; resolution; resolve (the trait of being resolute)
Derivation:
sturdy (not making concessions)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The property of something that is strongly built
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("sturdiness" is a kind of...):
strength (the property of being physically or mentally strong)
Derivation:
sturdy (substantially made or constructed)
Sense 3
Meaning:
The state of being vigorous and robust
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("sturdiness" is a kind of...):
good health; healthiness (the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease)
Derivation:
sturdy (having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships)
