fɔrtɪs

Definitions

1. adjective

strong or powerful, especially in a physical sense

“The fortis muscles in the legs enable us to lift heavy weights.”

2. noun

a Latin word for ‘strong’, often used in compound words or as a scientific name

“Fortis is a genus of ground beetles.”

3. noun

a strong or powerful breed of dog

“The Fortis is a popular breed of guard dog.”

4. noun

a term used in genetics to describe a strain with a strong or desirable trait

“The Fortis strain of wheat is resistant to disease.”