Meaning & Definition of word "Fabrication"
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Fabrication
/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. The action or process of manufacturing or constructing something.
- Example: The fabrication of the new bridge will take several months.
- 2. A lie or falsehood, especially when intended to deceive.
- Example: The story he told about his vacation was nothing but a fabrication.
- 3. A product that is made up or invented, especially a false one.
- Example: The investigation revealed that the evidence presented was a fabrication.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'fabricatio', meaning 'a making or construction'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fabrication of evidence:
The act of creating false evidence to mislead.
fabrication shop:
A place where parts are constructed or manufactured.
tissue fabrication:
The process of creating biological tissues in a lab.
Related Words
forge:
To create or form, often associated with metalworking.
manufacture:
To produce goods in large quantities using machinery.
construct:
To build or form by putting together parts.
Slang Meanings of fabrication
Meaning: Made-up story.
Example Sentence: That whole thing was just a fabrication to cover his tracks.
Meaning: Tall tale.
Example Sentence: Don't believe him, he's always spinning fabrications.