fortification
pronunciation
How to pronounce fortification in British English:
UK [ˌfɔ:tɪfɪˈkeɪʃn]
How to pronounce fortification in American English:
US [ˌfɔrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
- the art or science of strengthening defenses
- the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)
Word Origin
- fortification (n.)
- early 15c., "a strengthening," also "defensive earthworks; a tower" (mid-15c.), from Old French fortification "strengthening, fortification," from Late Latin fortificationem (nominative fortificatio) "a strengthening, fortifying," noun of action from past participle stem of fortificare "to make strong" (see fortify).
Example
- 1. For one , fortification of the citadel is impossible ; for the other , it is unnecessary .
- 2. Nutritional fortification rice , rice flour and instant conjee .
- 3. The mathematical models for earthquake security fortification investment .
- 4. Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification .
- 5. Thoughts on management fortification of research funds in institutions of higher learning .