edifice — a large, impressive building, especially one that is important or has historical significance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large, impressive building, especially one that is important or has historical significance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈedɪfɪs/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's new office building was such an impressive edifice that employees nicknamed it 'The Palace of Procrastination.'
- The ancient Gothic edifice has stood for over 800 years, witnessing countless historical events.
- His entire philosophical edifice was built on the shaky foundation that coffee is a vegetable.
edifice
NOUN[/ˈedɪfɪs/]
a large, impressive building, especially one that is important or has historical significance
The ancient edifice stood proudly above the city for centuries.
The workers completed the edifice one stone at a time. (Think: Edit this. → Before an enormous edifice is built, architects constantly say, "Edit this.")
Many workers sacrificed for years before the magnificent edifice became a paradise for visitors.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aedificium', derived from 'aedificare' meaning 'to build', which combines 'aedes' (temple, building) and 'ficare' (to make). The word entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
Latin aed- (building) + -fic- (make) + -e (verb ending) = aedificare (to build), which became 'edifice' in English
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's new office building was such an impressive edifice that employees nicknamed it 'The Palace of Procrastination.'”
“The ancient Gothic edifice has stood for over 800 years, witnessing countless historical events.”
“His entire philosophical edifice was built on the shaky foundation that coffee is a vegetable.”
“The university's main library is a beautiful brick edifice that dominates the campus skyline.”
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