Edifice: meaning, definitions and examples

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edifice

 

[ หˆษ›dษชfษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

a building, especially a large, imposing one

Synonyms

building, construction, structure.

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Word Description / Examples
edifice

This word is typically used for large, impressive buildings, often with historical or architectural significance.

  • The new museum is a magnificent edifice that has become a city landmark.
  • The ancient edifice stood the test of time, showcasing the architectural grandeur of a bygone era.
building

This is a general term for any structure with walls and a roof. It's commonly used in everyday situations and can refer to residential, commercial, or industrial structures.

  • They are putting up a new office building downtown.
  • The building on the corner is over a hundred years old.
structure

This term can refer to anything that has been built or put together. It is often used in technical or formal contexts and can describe anything from buildings to bridges and other fixtures.

  • The engineers inspected the structure for any signs of damage.
  • A lattice structure provides support to the building.
construction

This word refers to the process of building something rather than the finished product. It can also refer to the building itself while it is still being built.

  • The construction of the new bridge is expected to take three years.
  • During the construction, the road will be closed to traffic.

Examples of usage

  • The old edifice stood tall in the center of town.
  • The government decided to renovate the historic edifice.

Translations

Translations of the word "edifice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น edifรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebรคude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดั–ะฒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ budynek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปบ็‰ฉ (ใŸใฆใ‚‚ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรขtiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ edificio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budova

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ budova

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ็ญ‘ (jiร nzhรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgradba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bygging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า“ะธะผะฐั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ edificio

Etymology

The word 'edifice' originates from the Latin word 'aedificium', which means building or structure. Over time, it evolved in Old French and Middle English before becoming the word we know today. Throughout history, edifices have been important symbols of power, culture, and architectural achievement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,969, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.