fortification的词源

英文词源

fortification (n.)

early 15c., "a strengthening," also "defensive earthworks; a tower" (mid-15c.), from Old French fortification "strengthening, fortification," from Late Latin fortificationem (nominative fortificatio) "a strengthening, fortifying," noun of action from past participle stem of fortificare "to make strong" (see fortify).

中文词源

fortification：防御工事，要塞，筑城术 

词根词缀： -fort-强壮 + -ify动词词尾(y略,发音重复) + -ication行为的过程或结果

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