Fortification

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Fortification (noun)

  1. A strong structure built to protect a place from attack.
  2. The process of making food or drink healthier by adding nutrients.

Examples

  • A fortification can protect a city from attacks.
  • Fortification of food can help prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Common collocations: build a fortification, strengthen a fortification, fortification of nutrients, increase fortification

Synonyms of Fortification

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Fortification

  • — The opposite of fortification is weakening defenses.
  • — Fortification aims to reduce vulnerability to attacks.