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1. A subject of the unexplained, unknown, paranormal, cryptozoology, ufology, or other related field. A subject that is considered Fortean is one that cannot be explained through known means.

2. One who studies and investigates the unexplained.

3. Of or relating to Charles Fort. The term is derived from the name Charles H. Fort, author of The Book of the Damned, New Lands, Lo!, and Wild Talents, who is widely regarded as the father of paranormal investigation.
As a Fortean I frequently investigate cases of hauntings, UFO sightings, and strange creates.
Fortean by The Unknown User December 22, 2008
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relating to an interest in oddball psuedo-science, cryptozoology, alien big cats, ufology, and the like more from an inquisitive standpoint than a sensationalistic one. a fortean is just as happy to provide/glean information that would debunk a phenomenon as they would be to prove or further a study.
bob watches "ghost hunters", but he's not convinced that ghosts are intelligent entities, but more likely a recording on space, or a side-effect of electro-magnetic interference, because he's a fortean.
fortean by Wordcrimes December 14, 2007
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Olde fortran by The Comedian May 30, 2006

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An alternative word for people who are supposed to work "Four Tens" (Four 10 hour days per week) but actually do not.

Such as instead of working four ten hour days they show up at 10 and leave at 4.
Theresa is working fortens this week, it's noon and she isn't here yet.
Fortens by Carl2011 June 14, 2011
Short for FORmula TRANslator. It is the original high-level programming language. Common versions include: Fortran 77, 90 and 95. Though very old, Fortran is still a very common language among scientists and engineers.
Fortran 77 is still the most common version.
FORTRAN by Alt+F4 June 24, 2004

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the most generic of anime, voiced by Joe Zieja
My friend: What's your favorite anime?

Me: Code Exedelius Fortana Type Zero Curse of the Zero Daybreak Nexus Cycle Zero

My Friend: 0^0