fortification
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
High School
1
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
2
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
3
An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
4
A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing