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- [fawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
- /ʌnˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of unfortified word
- verb with object unfortified to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works. 1
- verb with object unfortified to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear: to fortify cotton with nylon. 1
- verb with object unfortified to make strong; impart strength or vigor to: to fortify oneself with a good breakfast. 1
- verb with object unfortified to increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients: to fortify a diet with vitamins; to fortify a lotion with lanolin. 1
- verb with object unfortified to strengthen mentally or morally: to be fortified by religious faith. 1
- verb with object unfortified to confirm or corroborate: to fortify an accusation with facts. 1
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Origin of unfortified
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English fortifien < Middle French fortifier < Late Latin fortificāre, equivalent to Latin forti(s) strong + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Unfortified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unfortified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unfortified usage trend in Literature
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adjective unfortified
- indefensible — not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
Top questions with unfortified
- what is unfortified wine?
- what is the difference between fortified and unfortified wine?
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