Entry Word: sturdy

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure <it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer> — see hardy 1
2 marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion <wear sturdy boots because we will be going over sharp rocks and uneven terrain> — see stable 1
3 not showing weakness or uncertainty <youʼll need a sturdy grasp of the concepts of algebra before you can take calculus> — see firm 1