adj
fabricated
adj
1
Made up or invented, especially in order to deceive.
"The alibi turned out to be completely fabricated."
2
Manufactured or built, especially from separate parts.
"The bridge uses fabricated steel sections shipped in from the mainland."
How to Use Fabricated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "invented as a lie" or "manufactured/assembled," depending on context.
Common pairings
fabricated evidence
fabricated claim
fabricated steel
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