Armament

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrməmənt/

Definitions of armament

noun the process of arming for war

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers were equipped with proper armament for the battle.

A2 The country invested heavily in its armament to ensure national security.

B1 The government decided to increase its armament budget to modernize the military.

B2 The arms race between the two superpowers led to a rapid escalation in armament production.

C1 The treaty aimed to limit the proliferation of nuclear armament among nations.

C2 The military conducted a thorough inventory of its armament to assess readiness for potential conflicts.

Examples of armament in a Sentence

formal The country invested heavily in upgrading its military armament.

informal The soldiers showed off their new armament during the training exercise.

slang That store has some serious armament for sale!

figurative Her sharp wit was her best armament in any argument.

Grammatical Forms of armament

• plural: armaments
• comparative: more armament
• superlative: most armament
• present tense: armament
• future tense: will armament
• perfect tense: have armed
• continuous tense: is arming
• singular: armament
• positive degree: armament
• infinitive: to armament
• gerund: arming
• participle: armed

Origin and Evolution of armament

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'armament' originated from the Latin word 'armamentum', which means 'equipment or outfitting'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'armament' has evolved to refer specifically to military weapons and equipment used for warfare.