Munitioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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munitioned

 

[ məˈnɪʃənd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

military use

The term 'munitioned' refers to being supplied or equipped with munitions, which are military weapons, ammunition, and other warfare supplies. It describes forces or units that are fully stocked with the necessary materials for combat.

Synonyms

armed, equipped, supplied

Examples of usage

  • The battalions were fully munitioned for the upcoming offensive.
  • He inspected the munitioned vehicles before the mission began.
  • The army was well-prepared, being munitioned with the latest technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "munitioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 municionado

🇮🇳 शस्त्रागार

🇩🇪 munitioniert

🇮🇩 dimuat

🇺🇦 озброєний

🇵🇱 uzbrojony

🇯🇵 弾薬を装備した

🇫🇷 muni

🇪🇸 municionado

🇹🇷 cephane ile donatılmış

🇰🇷 탄약을 갖춘

🇸🇦 مجهز بالذخيرة

🇨🇿 vyzbrojený

🇸🇰 vyzbrojený

🇨🇳 装备弹药的

🇸🇮 opremljen z municijo

🇮🇸 vopnað

🇰🇿 қару-жарақтандырылған

🇬🇪 საზრდო

🇦🇿 silahlandırılmış

🇲🇽 municionado

Etymology

The word 'munitioned' derives from the noun 'munition', which comes from the Latin word 'munitionem', meaning 'fortification' or 'to fortify'. The term originally referred to the materials used for defense, particularly in military contexts. Over time, 'munition' evolved to encompass not just fortifications but also the ammunition and weaponry crucial for military operations. The suffix '-ed' indicates that something has been provided or supplied, thus making 'munitioned' a term that signifies readiness in a military sense. The concept of being munitioned has become increasingly significant in modern warfare, where logistical support and supply lines play a vital role in the effectiveness of armed forces.