robustness

Definition

The quality of being robust.

Etymology

From robust + -ness.

Example Sentences

• "Robustness was considered to be an essential feature because of the comparatively high starting effort and the generally rough work for which the locomotives are to be used."
• "The Inspecting Officer draws attention to the remarkable way in which the train held together after the final derailment; this was due in no small measure to the robustness of the buckeye couplings fitted to the coaches."