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forte \FORT\ noun : something in which one excels : one's strong point Example sentence: The pitcher's forte is definitely his 100-mph fastball, although his curveball is also strong. Did you know? "Forte" derives from the sport of fencing -- when English speakers borrowed the word from French in the mid-17th century, it referred to the strongest part of a sword blade, between the middle and the hilt. It is therefore unsurprising that "forte" eventually developed an extended metaphorical sense for a person's strong point. (Incidentally, "forte" has its counterpoint in the word "foible," meaning both the weakest part of a sword blade and a person's weak point.) There is some controversy over how to correctly pronounce "forte"; common choices in American English are "FOR-tay" and "for-TAY," but many usage commentators recommend rhyming it with "fort." None of these is technically true to the French, in which "forte" would sound more like "for." You can take your choice, knowing that someone somewhere will dislike whichever variant you choose. All, however, are standard. *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence. © Brought to you by Merriam-Webster Inc. The Daily Me * 122 Number 10 Road * Dexter, Maine 04930 * 207.924.3067 19460 Copyright 1997-10 The Daily ME, All Rights Reserved * Owned & Operated by Judy Craig Consulting * Updated: today, 10:43.