Fabricated
/ˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo invent or concoct something, usually a lie or a false document.
/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
To invent or create something, typically a story or a lie.
She fabricated an excuse for being late to the meeting.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're telling a story, and you make up parts that didn't actually happen. That's fabricating! Like when you tell your parents you were studying all night when you were actually playing video games.
👶 For kids: To make something up that isn't true, like telling a story that's a fib.
More Examples
The evidence presented by the defense was fabricated.
He fabricated the details of his experience to get the job.
How It's Used
"The journalist was accused of fabricating the story to increase readership."
"Witnesses sometimes fabricate evidence to protect themselves."
To construct or manufacture something, typically from raw materials.
/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
To construct or manufacture something.
The company fabricated the machinery used in the factory.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a Lego castle, and each piece is manufactured to fit together. That's fabricating! It is to construct something.
👶 For kids: To build or make something, like building a toy house from blocks.
More Examples
They fabricated the components in their workshop.
The team fabricated a prototype to test the design.
How It's Used
"The engineers fabricated the metal frame for the building."
"The team fabricated the necessary parts on-site."
From Latin *fabricatus*, past participle of *fabricare* 'to make, construct', from *faber* 'craftsman'.
Historically, the word 'fabricate' has been used to describe both the construction of physical objects and the creation of narratives, with the latter meaning evolving over time.
Memory tip
Think of a factory that creates false information.
Word Origin
"craftsman"