FORTIS

Etymology

Adjective

fortis (not comparable)

(phonetics) Strongly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiceless.

Synonym: tense

Antonym: lenis

Noun

fortis (plural fortes)

(phonetics) A fortis consonant.

Proper noun

Fortis

plural of Forti

Source: Wiktionary



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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