adj
Uncommon
fabricated
Fabricated (adj) means Made up or invented, especially in order to deceive. Example: “The alibi turned out to be completely 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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What does “fabricated” mean?
The word “fabricated” means made up or invented, especially in order to deceive. In plain terms, either "invented as a lie" or "manufactured/assembled," depending on context.
How do you use “fabricated” in a sentence?
Here is “fabricated” used in a sentence: “The alibi turned out to be completely fabricated.”
What part of speech is “fabricated”?
“Fabricated” is an adjective.
Is “fabricated” a common word?
“Fabricated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fabricated” have?
“Fabricated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made up or invented, especially in order to deceive.
