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- [ruhg-i-dahyz]
- /ˈrʌg ɪˌdaɪz/
- /rˈʌɡɪdˌaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhg-i-dahyz]
- /ˈrʌg ɪˌdaɪz/
Definitions of ruggedize word
- verb with object ruggedize to construct (electronic equipment, cameras, and other delicate instruments) so as to be resistant to shock, vibration, etc. 1
- verb ruggedize to make durable, as for military use 0
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Origin of ruggedize
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; rugged + -ize
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Parts of speech for Ruggedize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruggedize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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