Fortition
Pronunciation
- IPA: /fɔɹˈtɪʃən/
Full definition of fortition
Noun
fortition
(uncountable)- (linguistics) A sound change in which a consonant becomes more fortis.
- (obsolete) casual choice; fortuitous selection; hazardNo mode of election operating in the spirit of fortition or rotation can be generally good. — Burke.
Antonyms
- (sound change) lenition