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forc

Latin

Variants

forcfort

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About This Root

From Latin fortis (strong, brave, powerful). Produces words about physical and moral strength: force, enforce (make strong by law), reinforce (strengthen again), effort (a putting forth of strength), fort (a strong place), fortitude (strength of character). The variant fort- appears in direct Latin borrowings, while forc- came through Old French.

Associated Words

air-force

The military branch responsible for air operations

comfort

A state of ease and well-being; to relieve someone's distress

NGSL 2kB1

comfortable

Providing physical ease; feeling relaxed and at ease

NGSL 2kIELTSA2

comfortably

In a comfortable way; easily and without difficulty

B2

comforting

Making someone feel less worried or distressed

B1

comfortingly

In a way that provides comfort or reassurance

B1

comfortless

Offering no comfort or consolation

C2

counterforce

An opposing force; a military strategy targeting enemy weapons; 反作用力;对抗势力

C2

discomfort

A mild feeling of physical or mental unease; to cause such unease

TOEFLB1

discomforting

Causing unease or discomfort

B1

effort

energy used to do something; a serious attempt

NGSL 1kA2

effortful

Requiring or showing considerable effort

A2

effortless

Done with no apparent difficulty

C2

effortlessly

Without difficulty or visible effort

C2

enforce

To make sure a law or rule is obeyed

IELTSB2

enforceable

Capable of being enforced, especially legally

C1

enforced

Imposed by authority or compulsion

B2

enforcement

The act of compelling compliance with laws or rules

A2

force

physical strength; a military or work group; to compel someone

NGSL 1kA2

forced

Done under compulsion; not natural or spontaneous

B1

forceful

Powerful, assertive, and effective

C2

forcefully

In a powerful or assertive manner

B2

forcefulness

The quality of being powerful and assertive

C2

forcible

Done by physical force; powerful and convincing

TOEFLC2

forcing

Compelling action through pressure; growing plants out of season

B1

fort

A fortified military structure for defense

IELTSTOEFLGRE

forte

A person's special strength or talent; loudly (in music)

IELTSTOEFLGRE

fortification

A defensive structure built for protection; the act of strengthening

A2

fortify

To strengthen with defenses; to reinforce or enrich

IELTSTOEFLGRE

fortitude

Mental strength and courage in the face of adversity

TOEFLGREC2

fortress

A large heavily fortified stronghold or castle

TOEFLA1

labor-force

The total workforce available in a country or organization

reinforce

To make stronger or more effective; to emphasize or encourage

IELTSTOEFLGRE

reinforced

Made stronger with added support or material

IELTSB2

reinforcement

Strengthening or supporting; extra troops or resources

B2

state-enforced

Imposed through the power of the government; 由国家强制执行的

uncomfortable

Causing or feeling discomfort; uneasy

IELTSA2

uncomfortably

In a way that causes discomfort or unease

B2

unenforced

Not put into effect or compelled by authority

C2

workforce

All workers employed by an organization or available in a region

B2