fabrication
fab-rih-KAY-shuhn
Fabrication (noun) means the process of manufacturing or constructing something. Example: “The workshop specialises in custom metal fabrication.”
noun
1
The process of manufacturing or constructing something.
"The workshop specialises in custom metal fabrication."
2
A lie or invented story presented as true.
"The whole scandal turned out to be a fabrication by a rival newspaper."
How to use fabrication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of manufacturing something, or a made-up lie.
Common pairings
metal fabrication
a complete fabrication
total fabrication
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Word forms
- Plural
- fabrications
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Etymology
From Latin fabricatio, the noun form of fabricare, "to build or construct."
Synonyms
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assembly
lying
manufacturing
fiction
manufacture
fable
prevarication
fictionalization
fictionalisation
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for fabrication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fabrication” mean?
The word “fabrication” means the process of manufacturing or constructing something. In plain terms, either the act of manufacturing something, or a made-up lie.
How do you pronounce “fabrication”?
“Fabrication” is pronounced fab-rih-KAY-shuhn (/fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fabrication” in a sentence?
Here is “fabrication” used in a sentence: “The workshop specialises in custom metal fabrication.”
What part of speech is “fabrication”?
“Fabrication” is a noun.
Where does the word “fabrication” come from?
The word “fabrication” comes from Latin. From Latin fabricatio, the noun form of fabricare, "to build or construct.".
Is “fabrication” a common word?
“Fabrication” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “fabrication” have?
“Fabrication” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of manufacturing or constructing something.
