English Explanatory Dictionary

fortition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sound change in which a consonant becomes more fortis.
  2. Casual choice; fortuitous selection; hazard.

Pronunciation

/fɔːˈtɪʃən/ /fɔɹˈtɪʃən/

Word forms

fortition fortitions

Etymology

From fortis + -ition; compare lenition.

Antonyms

lenition

Related words

fortify fortite
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