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feminine

/my.ni.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

ammunition, round of ammunition

Word origin

From Latin munitio ('a fortifying, defence'), from munire ('to fortify'). English 'munition' and 'ammunition' come from the same noun, the latter through a misdivision of la munition.

Origin: Latin
Root: munitio
English cognates: munition, ammunition

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralmunitions

Examples

The soldiers are short of ammunition.

There is very little ammunition left in the car.

Every round is carefully counted.

They hid the ammunition in the cellar.

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Without ammunition, this rifle is useless.

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This word is part of lesson 58.