roborant

English

WOTD – 27 January 2007

Etymology

Latin rōborāns, present participle of rōborō (“I strengthen”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɹɒbəɹənt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈɹɑːbəɹənt/

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Adjective

roborant (comparative more roborant, superlative most roborant)

1. That strengthens or energizes.

Noun

roborant (plural roborants)

1. A restorative tonic.

Related terms

• corroborate
• robust

Latin

Verb

rōborant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of rōborō