fortification

Meaning

Noun

• The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
• That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
• An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
• A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

Origin

• Borrowed from Middle French fortification, from Late Latin fortificatio, from fortifico, from Latin fortis.