forte

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

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