fortification

(fôrt′ə fi kās̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or science of fortifying
  2. something used in fortifying; esp., a fort or defensive earthwork, wall, etc.
  3. a fortified place or position

Origin: ME fortificacioun < OFr fortification < LL fortificatio < pp. of fortificare: see fortify

See fortification in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The science of fortifying.
    b. The act or process of fortifying.
  2. Something that serves to fortify, especially military works erected to fortify a position or place.

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