This is the 4802nd most frequent Dutch word.
fortis
"Fortis" refers to a strongly articulated consonant sound.
The word 'fortis' is used to describe a strong articulation of a consonant in phonetics.
Mijn uitspraak van de 's' is fortis in sommige woorden.
My pronunciation of the 's' is strong in some words.
The word 'fortis' metaphorically describes something strong or determined.
Het fortis beleid van het bedrijf leidde tot positieve veranderingen.
The determined policy of the company led to positive changes.
Here, 'fortis' specifically refers to the linguistic concept of tense or strong consonants.