FORTE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adverb
used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
(music) loud
Categories: Volume, Loudness, Intensity
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
Categories: Part, Portion
Synonyms
Metier, Strength, Forte, Long suit, Speciality
Antonyms
Piano, weak_point
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "forte" was borrowed from Italian forte, which comes from Latin fortis.
🔗 Related Words
fort – A related word in the same word family.
fortis – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.