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fortification

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The English word “fortification” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
  2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
  3. An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
  4. A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French fortification, from Late Latin fortificatio, fortificationem, from fortifico, from Latin fortis. By surface analysis, fort + -ification.

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