armament
UK: ˈɑːməmənt | US: ˈɑːrməmənt
n. military weapons and equipment collectively
n. the process of equipping or strengthening military forces
armament = arm<weapon> + ament<noun suffix>
- arm: From Latin arma (weapons, tools), originally meaning "fitting" or "equipment." Evolved to specifically denote weapons in military context.
- ament: A noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -mentum, indicating an instrument, medium, or result of an action.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin armamentum (equipment for war), combining arma (weapons) and -mentum (suffix for concrete results). It entered English via Old French armement, retaining its military focus. The logic reflects how societies historically linked "arming" with preparation for conflict.
The country increased its armament budget amid rising tensions.
Modern armament includes advanced drones and cyber warfare tools.
The treaty aimed to limit nuclear armament globally.
Soldiers inspected the newly delivered armament at the base.
Historical armament displays reveal technological progress in warfare.