fabrication
|fab-ri-ca-tion|
/ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
creation, often false
Etymology
'fabrication' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fabricatio,' where 'fabricare' meant 'to make or construct.'
'fabricatio' transformed into the Old French word 'fabrication,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fabrication.'
Initially, it meant 'to make or construct,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'inventing something false.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of inventing or concocting something, typically with deceitful intent.
The story was a complete fabrication.
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Noun 2
the process of manufacturing or constructing something.
The fabrication of the new bridge took two years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39