fortification

noun
UK: /ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of making a place stronger and more difficult to attack.

    1. The fortification of the city took many months to complete.
    2. Extensive fortification along the border aimed to deter any potential invaders from the neighboring country.

  2. A structure or building that is built to defend a place from attack.

    1. The old fort is a historical fortification.
    2. The castle's complex fortification system proved impenetrable during the long siege, ensuring the city's safety.

  3. The process of adding nutrients to food to improve its nutritional value.

    1. The fortification of milk with vitamin D is common.
    2. The government mandated fortification of flour with folic acid to reduce the incidence of birth defects among newborns.

Synonyms

rampart reinforcement nourishment buttress defense
fortification transitive-verb

  1. To add materials to (something) to make it stronger.

    1. They fortified the walls before the battle.
    2. The general decided to fortify the position to withstand the oncoming enemy assault.

  2. To add a substance to food to increase its nutritional value.

    1. The juice is fortified with vitamin C.
    2. Many breakfast cereals are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to promote better health.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fortification" in English means: The act of making a place stronger and more difficult to attack., A structure or building that is built to defend a place from attack., The process of adding nutrients to food to improve its nutritional value..

The phonetic transcription of "fortification" is /ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fortification": rampart, reinforcement, nourishment, buttress, defense.

Example usage of "fortification": "The fortification of the city took many months to complete.". More examples on the page.