fabrication — the action of inventing or concocting something, typically with deceitful intent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of inventing or concocting something, typically with deceitful intent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His alibi was a complete fabrication - he was actually at home watching Netflix.
- The fabrication of the smartphone involves over 300 different components.
- The politician's excuse was such an obvious fabrication that even his supporters rolled their eyes.
fabrication
NOUN[/ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/]
the action of inventing or concocting something, typically with deceitful intent
The knife covered in fake blood was clear fabrication.
The giant sail was a careful fabrication stitched from scraps of fabric. (FABRIC(cloth) + ATE(make))
After the debate, everyone recognized the chart as pure fabrication.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fabrication-' (noun form of fabricari, meaning 'to make or construct'), which derives from 'fabrica' meaning 'workshop' or 'structure'. The word entered English through Old French in the 15th century, initially referring to the making of something, but later acquired the sense of making something false or deceptive.
Breakdown
fabric- (Latin: to make/construct, from fabrica) + -ation (suffix forming nouns of action or result) = fabrication
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📝Examples
“His alibi was a complete fabrication - he was actually at home watching Netflix.”
“The fabrication of the smartphone involves over 300 different components.”
“The politician's excuse was such an obvious fabrication that even his supporters rolled their eyes.”
“The museum exposed the fabrication when experts proved the ancient artifact was made last week.”
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