fortification
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See also fortificâtion
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin fortificātiō.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun [edit]
fortification (plural fortifications)
- 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.
Translations [edit]
the act of fortifying
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that which fortifies
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French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin fortificātiō.
Noun [edit]
fortification f (plural fortifications)
- fortification (all meanings)