How do you spell Fortification?
Correct spelling
fortification
Remember FORTI-FI-CATION: strong-making-action, keeping the 'i' in both parts
Why is fortification spelled this way?
From Latin fortificare, to make strong. FORTIS (strong) + FACERE (to make). A fortification is made strong against attack — defense built into architecture.
Common misspellings of fortification
fortifacationfortificatonfortaficationfortifcation
Example
The medieval castle's fortification included thick stone walls and a deep moat.