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forties | fortis |

As a noun forties

is .

As an adjective fortis is

(phonetics) strongly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiceless.

forties

English

Alternative forms

* (of the decade) 'forties * * *

Noun

(-)
  • English plurals
  • The decade of the , etc.
  • The decade of one's life from age 40 through age 49.
    • They're both in their forties.

    Synonyms

    *

    See also

    * quadragenarian * thirties * fifties

    Anagrams

    *

    fortis

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (phonetics) strongly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiceless
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