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fortification.

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/
  1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

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  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.

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  3. An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.

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  4. A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

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Where this word comes from

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

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