fabric — cloth or textile material produced by weaving or knitting fibers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: cloth or textile material produced by weaving or knitting fibers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæbrɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's quilt was made from fabric scraps that told stories of her life.
- He tried to iron his shirt, but the synthetic fabric melted and stuck to the iron.
- The lies began to tear apart the fabric of their friendship.
fabric
NOUN[/ˈfæbrɪk/]
cloth or textile material produced by weaving or knitting fibers
The tailor unrolls a bolt of soft fabric across the workshop table.
Tragic fabric becomes magic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin fabricare, meaning 'to make' or 'to construct'. Originally denoting something crafted by a skilled artisan by hand, the term evolved over time to specifically designate woven textiles, and has since acquired figurative meaning referring to the structure or foundation of society.
Breakdown
fabricare (to make, construct) → fabrica (workshop, manufactured goods) → fabric. The suffix -ic is added to indicate the tangible product of making, shifting from the verb of action to the noun of result.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's quilt was made from fabric scraps that told stories of her life.”
“He tried to iron his shirt, but the synthetic fabric melted and stuck to the iron.”
“The lies began to tear apart the fabric of their friendship.”
“She bought expensive fabric to make a dress, but ended up using it as a fancy dust cloth.”
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