1. fortis - Noun
2. fortis - Adjective
fortis (not comparable)
(phonetics) Strongly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiceless.
Synonym: tense
Antonym: lenis
fortis (plural fortes)
(phonetics) A fortis consonant.
Alchemists knew nitric acid as aqua fortis (strong water). Source: Internet
As a result, some authors prefer to use the terms " fortis " and "lenis" in place of "voiceless" and "voiced". Source: Internet
Description Reconstructions of H. sparsa, H. hongmeia, and H. fortis Hallucigenia is a 0.5—3.5 cm long tubular organism with seven or eight pairs of slender legs, each terminating with a pair of claws. Source: Internet
A. Fortis reviewed middle grade historical novel,The House on Hound Hill, and it seems like another good candidate for the beach bag. Source: Internet
Fortis Hospital said in a statement: '(The) Patient came to the hospital on 21st October 2020 with severe respiratory symptoms and pulmonary tuberculosis. Source: Internet
A condominium developed by Fortis Property Group and Wonder Works Construction Corp., 540West, on W. 49th St., expects to have units ready for move-in by year’s end. Source: Internet