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