fortis

American  

[fawr-tis] / ˈfɔr tɪs /

adjective

1. pronounced with considerable muscular tension and breath pressure, resulting in a strong fricative or explosive sound. In stressed position (p, t, k, ch, f, th, s, sh) and sometimes (h) are fortis in English as compared with (b, d, g, j, v, th̸, z, and zh), which are lenis.

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noun

plural

fortes

1. a fortis consonant.

fortis British  

/ ˈfɔːtɪs /

adjective

1. (of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion

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noun

1. a consonant, such as English p or f , pronounced with considerable muscular force or breath pressure

Etymology

Origin of fortis

1905–10; < Latin: strong, powerful, firm

Example Sentences

Indeed, the U.S. action in Venezuela had a “rather positive than negative” impact on Latin American equities, said Philippe Gijsels, chief strategy officer at BNP Paribas Fortis, in emailed comments to Barron’s.

From Barron's

While the purchase supports Fortis’ strategy to expand bed capacity in India, the share price reaction is likely to be muted, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms Yahlom was interviewed under caution by police following the removal of the ribbons from the railings on Fortis Green Road, although she was not arrested.

From BBC

IHH currently holds around 31% of Fortis, and its stake could rise to about 57% if the open offers are fully taken up, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Based on the acquisition price and potential acceptance, total funding for the offers could reach up to 11.9 billion ringgit, assuming full takeup and a 30% premium to Fortis’s latest closing price.

From The Wall Street Journal