Fortification Definition

fôrtə-fĭ-kāshən
fortifications
noun
fortifications
The science of fortifying.
American Heritage
The act or science of fortifying.
Webster's New World
Something used in fortifying; esp., a fort or defensive earthwork, wall, etc.
Webster's New World
A fortified place or position.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Fortification

Noun

Singular:
fortification
Plural:
fortifications

Origin of Fortification

  • From Middle French fortification, from Latin fortificātiō.

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Fortification Sentence Examples

  • With this fortification, Victor will have no power over you.

  • The first line of fortification was the work of Francis I.; the second line and the donjon date back to the 11th century.

  • Philip's fortification of Elatea filled Athens with alarm.

  • Some of these present a very elaborate system of defence, but it is evident from the decayed condition of others, as well as of parts of the walls and towers, that they had ceased to be maintained for the purposes of fortification long before the destruction of the city.

  • Some information as to the types of fortification adopted in.

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Words Starting With

FFOFOR

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With F and Ending With N

Starts With F & Ends With NStarts With FO & Ends With NStarts With F & Ends With ON

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13 Letter Words13 Letter Words Starting With F13 Letter Words Ending With N