Fabrications: meaning, definitions and examples

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fabrications

 

[ ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

production

Fabrications refer to items that have been created or manufactured, often through a process of weaving, knitting, or sewing. Fabrications can include various materials such as textiles, metal, or plastic.

Synonyms

creations, manufactured items, products

Examples of usage

  • The company specializes in the fabrication of custom-made furniture pieces.
  • The artist's studio is filled with fabrications of intricate designs.
Context #2 | Noun

lies

Fabrications can also refer to lies or false statements that have been made up or invented. These fabrications are often used to deceive or mislead others.

Synonyms

deceptions, falsehoods, lies

Examples of usage

  • The politician's speech was full of fabrications to manipulate public opinion.
  • Her story was revealed to be a fabrication to cover up the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "fabrications" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fabricações

🇮🇳 निर्माण

🇩🇪 Herstellungen

🇮🇩 pembuatan

🇺🇦 виготовлення

🇵🇱 fabrykacje

🇯🇵 製造

🇫🇷 fabrications

🇪🇸 fabricaciones

🇹🇷 imalatlar

🇰🇷 제작

🇸🇦 تصنيع

🇨🇿 výroby

🇸🇰 výroby

🇨🇳 制造

🇸🇮 izdelave

🇮🇸 framleiðsla

🇰🇿 өндірістер

🇬🇪 წარმოებები

🇦🇿 istehsalatlar

🇲🇽 fabricaciones

Word origin

The word 'fabrications' has its origins in the Latin word 'fabricare', meaning 'to fashion or construct'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the literal sense of creating physical items and the metaphorical sense of creating falsehoods or lies. The dual nature of fabrications reflects the complexity of human creativity and deceit.

See also: biofabrication, fabricate, fabricated, fabrication, fabrics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,128, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.