fortification

Meanings

• noun

  The act of making or becoming stronger and more defensible, typically by adding extra walls, towers, or other defensive structures.

  - "The fortification of the city walls began in the 14th century."
  - "The fortification of the castle was completed in 1520."

• noun

  A stronghold or fortress.

  - "The fortification was besieged by the enemy for weeks."
  - "The fortification was built on a hill for better defense."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fortification
fortifier , librarian , hibernian

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Variants

List of all variants of fortification that leads to same result
fortification , fortifications

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Etymology

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From the Old French word fortifier, meaning 'to make strong'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Wall of China is the longest fortification in the world, stretching over 13,000 miles.

2. The Maginot Line, a series of fortifications built by France along its border with Germany in the 1930s, failed to prevent the invasion of France during World War II.

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Related Concepts

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1. Castle: A type of fortification used as a residence for nobility or royalty.

2. Wall: A common form of fortification used to enclose and protect an area.

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Culture

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Fortifications have been used throughout history to protect cities, towns, and castles from invaders. They have been the subject of many works of literature, such as 'The Siege of Jerusalem' by Roger de Flor and 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu.

How to Memorize "fortification"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a castle with tall walls and towers, surrounded by a moat. Visualize soldiers patrolling the ramparts and archers ready to defend against attackers.
   - Visualize a city under siege, with walls being built and fortified as the enemy draws closer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fortification' with the image of a strong, defensible structure.
   - Think of the word 'fortress' when you hear 'fortification'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'fortification' comes from the Old French word 'fortifier', which means 'to make strong'.

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