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fortes

The correct spelling is fortes.

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noun

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The correct spelling is fortes. A strength or talent. For example: "He writes respectably, but poetry is not his forte."

Usage Examples

He writes respectably, but poetry is not his forte.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A strength or talent.
  2. 2.The strong part of a sword blade, close to the hilt.
  3. 3.A passage in music to be played loudly; a loud section of music.
  4. 4.A fortis consonant.

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