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roborant

adj, noun — 3 senses

roborant

adj

US /ˈɹoʊbəˌɹənt/ · UK /ˈɹəʊbəɹənt/

Etymology From Latin rōborāns (“strengthening”) directly and via Medieval Latin roborantia (“strengthening medicine”), from rōborāre (“to strengthen, to confirm”), from rōbur (“reddish oak; hardness, strength”) + -āre (“forming verbs”). Equivalent to roborate + -ant.

1

Synonym of strengthening or restorative.

2

Synonym of energizing or invigorating.

Related terms
corroborate, corroboration, roborate, roboration, roborative, roborean, roboreous, robust, robusta

roborant

noun

Etymology From Latin rōborāns (“strengthening”) directly and via Medieval Latin roborantia (“strengthening medicine”), from rōborāre (“to strengthen, to confirm”), from rōbur (“reddish oak; hardness, strength”) + -āre (“forming verbs”). Equivalent to roborate + -ant.

1

Medicine, Sciences Archaic A strengthening, invigorating, or restorative medicine, food, or treatment.

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