Meaning & use

reinforced

adjective·Academic

Strengthened or supported, especially by the addition of extra material or structure.

See it in a sentence

The bridge was built with reinforced steel beams to withstand heavy traffic.

Her argument was reinforced by years of solid research and data.

A note on using this word

Reinforced concrete, strengthened with steel bars, is one of the most common examples of this word in construction.

Words with a similar meaning

strengthenedfortified

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Words with an opposite meaning

weakened

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