Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Fortification has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
the art or science of strengthening defenses
the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.