English dictionary · noun

fortification

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

Meaning and definitions

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.

Connected roots

• fort-

  strong

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• fortitude

  courage in pain or adversity

• triforce

  A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposite direction, could fit between them.

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