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fortis definition

for·tis (fôr′tis)

adjective

Phonet. articulated with much muscle tension and, usually, with strong aspiration, as initial (p) and (t) in English

Etymology: L, strong: see fort

noun

a fortis sound

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fortis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • aqua: A white horse may have the spots removed with the Spanish haematite or with aqua fortis or with.. .

Modifies a noun

  • insurance: The cost fortis health insurance of creating separate programs a company had.

Noun used with modifier

  • coverage: Or surgical coverage fortis health health insurance plan that imposed waiting.
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