fortis
Muscularly produced consonant
Fortis is a phonetics term for consonants produced with relatively strong muscular effort and breath force, as opposed to lenis (weak) consonants.
In English, the voiceless stops /p/, /t/, and /k/ are fortis, while their voiced counterparts /b/, /d/, and /g/ are lenis.
The distinction matters more than voicing in some analyses of English pronunciation.
In agreement with
- plosiveConsonant with blocked release
- stopCease all motion
- aspiratedPronounced with audible breath
- voicelessHaving no voice
fricative · affricate · geminate · alveolar · velar · bilabial · labial · dental
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
staunch · committed · unflinching · adamant · unrelenting · purposeful · dogged · persevering
Persisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- enduringPersisting through time
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
indestructible · wear-resistant · rugged · lasting · permanent · stable · unbreakable · reliable
Having great strength
- mightyHaving great power
- robustStrong and durable
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- sturdySolidly built, durable
muscular · potent · hardy · forceful · stalwart · athletic · brawny · strapping
Courage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
intrepidity · dauntlessness · boldness · mettle · daring · pluck · stoutheartedness · prowess
consonant
In agreement with
voiceless · fricative · affricate · geminate · alveolar · velar · bilabial · labial · dental · aspiration
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
persistent · staunch · committed · unflinching · adamant · unrelenting · purposeful · dogged · persevering · indomitable
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- enduringPersisting through time
heavy-duty · indestructible · wear-resistant · rugged · lasting · permanent · stable · unbreakable · reliable · survivable
powerful
Having great strength
sturdy · muscular · potent · hardy · forceful · stalwart · athletic · brawny · strapping · hearty
valor
Courage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
fearlessness · intrepidity · dauntlessness · boldness · mettle · daring · pluck · stoutheartedness · prowess · undaunted
- hold the fortAssume temporary responsibility
- hold down the fortMaintain responsibility temporarily
- man the fortMaintain operations temporarily
- Fort BraggMajor Army installation, Carolina
- blanket fortImprovised fabric playhouse
- pillow fortCushion structure for play
comfort, effort, comfortable, fort, fortress, forty, discomfort, uncomfortable, fortify