fortification
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
Other meanings
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.
Related words
- biofortification
- fortification curtain
- nonfortification
- overfortification
- postfortification
- refortification
Word history
From Latin "fortis".
Where this comes from
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