I. ˈfȯr]d.ə̇s, ˈfȯ(ə)], ]tə̇s adjective
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, strong — more at fort
of one of two homorganic consonants : produced with greater articulatory tenseness and stronger expiration
t in toe is fortis , d in doe is lenis
II. noun
( plural fortes ]d.(ˌ)ēz, ]ˌtēz\)
Etymology: New Latin, from fortis, adjective
: a fortis consonant