fortes Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɔː(r)teɪ̯z/
What Does Fortes Mean?
Fortes is used as a noun meaning plural of forte.
Fortes Definition (Noun)
- plural of forte
Noun
- plural of fortis
Noun
- A strength or talent.
He writes respectably, but poetry is not his forte.
- The strong part of a sword blade, close to the hilt.
Noun
- A passage in music to be played loudly; a loud section of music.
Noun
- A fortis consonant.
Synonyms of Fortes
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Fortes synonyms and antonyms →Fortes in a Sentence
He writes respectably, but poetry is not his forte.
Word Forms & Grammar
fortes
Words That Rhyme With Fortes
Origin of Fortes
Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.