| 【fort】 is a [English Root word(stem)] from the Latin word(s) "fors," "fortis," "fortare," and "fortuna." It carries the basic meaning of "strong," "chance," "powerful," and "luck." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "fort"]
comfort ****[1551] If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
comfortable ****[1187] If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
comfortably **[3599] If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
effort ****[555] If you make an effort to do something, you try very hard to do it.
enforce **[3780] If people in authority enforce a law or a rule, they make sure that it is obeyed, usually by punishing people who do not obey it.
enforcement **[4170] If someone carries out the enforcement of an act or rule, they enforce it.
force ****[463] If someone uses force to do something, or if it is done by force, strong and violent physical action is taken in order to achieve it.
forceful ☆[4778] If you describe someone as forceful, you approve of them because they express their opinions and wishes in a strong, emphatic, and confident way.
fortress ☆[5158] A fortress is a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected place, which is intended to be difficult for enemies to enter.
fortunate **[4326] If you say that someone or something is fortunate, you mean that they are lucky.
fortunately ***[2700] Fortunately is used to introduce or indicate a statement about an event or situation that is good.
fortune ****[1956] You can refer to a large sum of money as a fortune or a small fortune to emphasize how large it is.
reinforce ***[2679] If something reinforces a feeling, situation, or process, it makes it stronger or more intense.
uncomfortable ***[2250] If you are uncomfortable, you are slightly worried or embarrassed, and not relaxed and confident.
unfortunate **[3584] If you describe someone as unfortunate, you mean that something unpleasant or unlucky has happened to them. You can also describe the unpleasant things that happen to them as unfortunate.
unfortunately ****[1372] You can use unfortunately to introduce or refer to a statement when you consider that it is sad or disappointing, or when you want to express regret.
[WORD ROOT]root fort
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] fort, force, fortr, fortun, fortune, fy
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) fors, fortis, fortare, fortuna
[MEANING]root strong, chance, powerful, luck
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 fortis [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
- 【Latin】 fortare to make strong
- 【Latin】 fors [from PIE root *bher- ⑴] (genitive fortis) chance, luck
- 【Latin】 fortuna [from fors] chance, fate, good luck
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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comfort ★★★★[1551] noun from comfort 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
【pl.】 comforts
【SYNONYM】 consolation, consolation, relief
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with ⑵ fort; strong, powerful
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【First Known Meaning】 feeling of relief in affliction or sorrow; solace, consolation; source of alleviation or relief
【DERIVATIVEs】 comfortable, comfortableness, comfortably, comforting, comfortingly, comfortless, comfortlessly, comfortlessness, comfort
comfortable ★★★★[1187] adjective from comfort 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
【SYNONYM】 comfy
【ANTONYM】 uncomfortable
【COMPOSITION】 comfort + able
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with ⑵ fort; strong, powerful ⑶ able; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【First Known Meaning】 affording mental or spiritual comfort
【DERIVATIVEs】 comfortable, comfortableness, comfortably, comforting, comfortingly, comfortless, comfortlessly, comfortlessness, comfort
comfortably ★★[3599] adverb from comfort 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
【SYNONYM】 easily
【COMPOSITION】 comfort + able
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with ⑵ fort; strong, powerful ⑶ abl(able); suffix ⑷ y(ly); adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【DERIVATIVEs】 comfortable, comfortableness, comfortably, comfort
effort ★★★★[555] noun from effort 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If you make an effort to do something, you try very hard to do it.
【pl.】 efforts
【SYNONYM】 struggle
【COMPOSITION】 ex + fort
【ROOTs】 ⑴ ef(ex); out, out of ⑵ fort; strong, powerful
【First Known Meaning】 laborious attempt, strenuous exertion,
enforce ★★[3780] verb from enforce 〈 force
【DEFINITION】 If people in authority enforce a law or a rule, they make sure that it is obeyed, usually by punishing people who do not obey it.
【Declension/Conjugation】 enforced, enforced, enforcing, enforces
【COMPOSITION】 en + force
【ROOTs】 ⑴ en; in, into, upon ⑵ force(fort); strong, powerful, chance
【Etymology】 《Latin infortiare》 in+fortis;
【DERIVATIVEs】 enforceability, enforceable, enforcedly, enforcement, enforcer, enforce
enforcement ★★[4170] noun from enforce 〈 force
【DEFINITION】 If someone carries out the enforcement of an act or rule, they enforce it.
【COMPOSITION】 enforce + ment
【ROOTs】 ⑴ en; in, into ⑵ force(fort); strong, powerful, chance ⑶ ment; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin infortiare》 in+fortis;
【DERIVATIVEs】 enforceability, enforceable, enforcedly, enforcement, enforcer, enforce
force ★★★★[463] noun from force
【DEFINITION】 If someone uses force to do something, or if it is done by force, strong and violent physical action is taken in order to achieve it.
【pl.】 forces
【ROOTs】 force(fort); strong, powerful
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【First Known Meaning】 physical strength
【DERIVATIVEs】 forceable, forceless, forcer, forcingly, force
forceful ☆[4778] adjective from force
【DEFINITION】 If you describe someone as forceful, you approve of them because they express their opinions and wishes in a strong, emphatic, and confident way.
【SYNONYM】 assertive
【ROOTs】 ⑴ force(fort); strong, powerful, chance ⑵ ful; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【DERIVATIVEs】 forcefully, forcefulness, forceful
fortress ☆[5158] noun from fort
【DEFINITION】 A fortress is a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected place, which is intended to be difficult for enemies to enter.
【pl.】 fortresses
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fortr(fort); strong, powerful ⑵ ess; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【First Known Meaning】 strong place, fortification
fortunate ★★[4326] adjective from fortune 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If you say that someone or something is fortunate, you mean that they are lucky.
【SYNONYM】 lucky, happy
【ANTONYM】 unfortunate
【COMPOSITION】 fortune + ate
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fortun(fort); strong, powerful, chance ⑵ ate; verb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortuna》 [from fors] chance, fate, good luck
【First Known Meaning】 having good fortune; bringing good fortune
【DERIVATIVEs】 fortunate, fortunately, fortunateness, fortuneless, fortune
fortunately ★★★[2700] adverb from fortune 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 Fortunately is used to introduce or indicate a statement about an event or situation that is good.
【SYNONYM】 luckily, thankfully, happily
【ANTONYM】 unfortunately
【ROOTs】 ⑴ fortun(fort); strong, powerful, chance ⑵ ate; adjective suffix ⑶ ly; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortuna》 [from fors] chance, fate, good luck
【DERIVATIVEs】 fortunate, fortunately, fortunateness, fortune
fortune ★★★★[1956] noun from fortune 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 You can refer to a large sum of money as a fortune or a small fortune to emphasize how large it is.
【pl.】 fortunes
【SYNONYM】 luck
【ROOTs】 fortune(fort); strong, powerful, chance
【Etymology】 《Latin fortuna》 [from fors] chance, fate, good luck
【First Known Meaning】 chance, luck as a force in human affairs
【DERIVATIVEs】 fortunate, fortunately, fortunateness, fortuneless, fortune
reinforce ★★★[2679] verb from reinforce 〈 force
【DEFINITION】 If something reinforces a feeling, situation, or process, it makes it stronger or more intense.
【Declension/Conjugation】 reinforced, reinforced, reinforcing, reinforces
【COMPOSITION】 re + enforce
【ROOTs】 ⑴ re; again, behind, back ⑵ in(en); in, into, upon ⑶ force(fort); strong, powerful, chance
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【DERIVATIVEs】 reinforcement, reinforcer, reinforce
uncomfortable ★★★[2250] adjective from comfort 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If you are uncomfortable, you are slightly worried or embarrassed, and not relaxed and confident.
【ANTONYM】 comfortable
【COMPOSITION】 un + comfortable
【ROOTs】 ⑴ un; not ⑵ com; together, with ⑶ fort; strong, powerful ⑷ able; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortis》 [genitive of fors] strong, mighty; firm, steadfast; brave, bold
【DERIVATIVEs】 uncomfortableness, uncomfortably, uncomfortable
unfortunate ★★[3584] adjective from fortune 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 If you describe someone as unfortunate, you mean that something unpleasant or unlucky has happened to them. You can also describe the unpleasant things that happen to them as unfortunate.
【SYNONYM】 unlucky, regrettable
【ANTONYM】 fortunate
【ROOTs】 ⑴ un; not ⑵ fortun(fort); strong, powerful ⑶ ate; verb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortuna》 [from fors] chance, fate, good luck
【DERIVATIVEs】 unfortunately, unfortunateness, unfortunate
unfortunately ★★★★[1372] adverb from fortune 〈 fort
【DEFINITION】 ADV] You can use unfortunately to introduce or refer to a statement when you consider that it is sad or disappointing, or when you want to express regret.
【SYNONYM】 regrettably
【ANTONYM】 fortunately
【ROOTs】 ⑴ un; not ⑵ fortun(fort); strong, powerful ⑶ ate; verb suffix ⑷ ly; adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin fortuna》 [from fors] chance, fate, good luck
【DERIVATIVEs】 unfortunately, unfortunateness, unfortunate
Other words containing "fort"; comfortableness, comforter, comforting, comfortingly, comfortless, comfortlessly, comfortlessness, comfy, effortless, effortlessly, effortlessness, enforceability, enforceable, enforcedly, enforcer, forcefully, forcible, fort, forte, fortify, fortitude, misfortune, reinforcement, reinforcer, uncomfortableness, uncomfortably
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
form
fores-, forest-
fore
food, feed
follow
fly
flu-
flora-, flos-, flor
flict
flect-, flex
