robustly
UK[rəʊˈbʌstli]US[roʊˈbʌstli]
adv
in a strong, vigorous, or resilient manner.
adv
in a sturdy and powerfully built way.
Morpheme Breakdown
robust
ly
robust
strong
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the adverb "robustly" is built upon the adjective "robust," which originates from the latin "robustus," meaning "oaken" or "strong." this, in turn, derives from "robur," the latin word for the oak tree, a symbol of strength and durability in the ancient world. the semantic journey moved from the literal hardness of oak wood to the abstract qualities of strength, health, and resilience. the english adverbial suffix "-ly," of germanic origin, was then appended to form a word describing the manner in which an action is performed with such strength or vigor.
Analysis
Structure: robust (strong) + ly (adverb suffix)
robust: from latin 'robustus' (oaken, strong, firm), from 'robur' (oak, strength). functions as the adjective root.
ly: from old english '-līce', an adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives. functions as a derivational suffix.
Examples
the system performed robustly under extreme stress conditions.
he argued his point robustly, with plenty of supporting evidence.
the old bridge, though aged, still stands robustly against the river's current.