fortification
nounDivide fortification into syllables:
for · ti · fi · ca · tion
How to pronounce fortification:
Definition of fortification:
- fortification (noun):
- the act of fortifying
- an act or process of fortifying
- defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it.
Synonyms for fortification:
wallstockadereinforcementrampartbulwarkcastleprotectioncitadelfortressstrongholdShow 6 more
Antonyms for fortification:
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