PREFABRICATE

prefabricate

(verb) produce synthetically, artificially, or stereotypically and unoriginally

prefabricate, preassemble

(verb) to manufacture sections of (a building), especially in a factory, so that they can be easily transported to and rapidly assembled on a building site of buildings

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

prefabricate (third-person singular simple present prefabricates, present participle prefabricating, simple past and past participle prefabricated)

(transitive) To manufacture (a building, etc.) in standard components that can be fitted together on site.

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Word of the Day

6 January 2025

PREMATURELY

(adverb) (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; “the child was born prematurely”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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