building block — a basic unit from which something is built up; fundamental element or component
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a basic unit from which something is built up; fundamental element or component
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪldɪŋ blɑːk/
Korean meaning: 구성 요소, 기초 단위, 기본 요소
Korean pronunciation: **빌**딩 **블**락
Example Sentences
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
- Trust and communication are the building blocks of a good relationship.
- My little brother thinks pizza and video games are the building blocks of happiness.
building block
NOUN//ˈbɪldɪŋ blɑːk//
a basic unit from which something is built up; fundamental element or component
a basic unit from which something is built up; fundamental element or component
Building stock gets a building shock, shaking every building block!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
건축에서 사용하는 벽돌이나 블록에서 유래한 비유적 표현으로, 1950년대부터 '기본 구성 요소'라는 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.”
“Trust and communication are the building blocks of a good relationship.”
“My little brother thinks pizza and video games are the building blocks of happiness.”
“Grammar rules are important building blocks for learning a foreign language.”
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