Prefabricated: meaning, definitions and examples
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prefabricated
[ ˌpriːˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd ]
construction method
Prefabricated refers to components or structures that are manufactured in advance, usually in a factory, before being transported to the building site for assembly. This method allows for quicker construction times and often reduces labor costs.
Synonyms
factory-built, modular, pre-manufactured.
Examples of usage
- The prefabricated houses were assembled in just a few days.
- Many modern schools are built using prefabricated materials.
- Prefabricated buildings can be customized to fit specific needs.
- After the hurricane, many communities relied on prefabricated structures for rapid housing.
- The use of prefabricated elements in architecture is becoming increasingly popular.
Translations
Translations of the word "prefabricated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prefabricado
🇮🇳 पूर्वनिर्मित
🇩🇪 fertiggestellt
🇮🇩 prefabrikasi
🇺🇦 попередньо зібраний
🇵🇱 prefabrykowany
🇯🇵 プレファブ
🇫🇷 préfabriqué
🇪🇸 prefabricado
🇹🇷 prefabrik
🇰🇷 조립식
🇸🇦 مُصنّع مسبقاً
🇨🇿 prefabrikovaný
🇸🇰 prefabrikovaný
🇨🇳 预制
🇸🇮 prefabrikovan
🇮🇸 forframleitt
🇰🇿 алдын ала дайындалған
🇬🇪 პრეფაბრიკატი
🇦🇿 prefabrik
🇲🇽 prefabricado
Etymology
The term 'prefabricated' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'prefabricate' which is formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' with the word 'fabricate', which means 'to construct or manufacture'. The concept gained significant attention during the post-World War II era when there was a significant demand for housing and infrastructure. The idea was to speed up the construction process and manage the scarcity of materials and labor. Over the decades, prefabrication techniques have evolved, incorporating new materials and technologies, which has expanded their use beyond simple housing to commercial and industrial buildings, as well as modern architectural designs. Today, prefabricated buildings are seen as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction methods, promoting efficient use of resources and reducing waste.