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

Made up or invented, especially in order to deceive.

"The alibi turned out to be completely fabricated."

Manufactured or built, especially from separate parts.

"The bridge uses fabricated steel sections shipped in from the mainland."

How to use fabricated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "invented as a lie" or "manufactured/assembled," depending on context.

Common pairings

fabricated evidence fabricated claim fabricated steel

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Frequently asked questions

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.