forte

Pronunciation: /ˈfoɹ.teɪ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an asset of special worth or utility
  2. noun (music) loud
  3. noun the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

Etymology

Borrowed 1640–50; earlier fort < Middle French; disyllabic pronunciation by association with Italian forte, from Latin fortis (“strong”). Doublet of fort and fortis.

In classic literature

Synonyms

strong suit, long suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
asset
Narrower (hyponyms)
green thumb
Opposite (antonyms)
weak point

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