Prefabrication

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Pronunciation: /ˌpriːˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of prefabrication

noun the process of manufacturing or constructing something in advance, especially in standardized sections that are easily shipped and assembled on site

Example Sentences

A1 Prefabrication makes building houses faster and cheaper.

A2 The company specializes in the prefabrication of modular homes.

B1 Prefabrication is becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry due to its efficiency.

B2 The use of prefabrication techniques can significantly reduce construction time on large projects.

C1 The architect's innovative use of prefabrication resulted in a stunning and cost-effective design.

C2 The construction company's expertise in prefabrication allowed them to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Examples of prefabrication in a Sentence

formal The construction company utilized prefabrication techniques to speed up the building process.

informal I heard they're using prefabrication to put up that new office building down the street.

slang The crew is all about that prefabrication life to get things done faster.

figurative In her writing, the author used prefabrication of ideas to create a seamless narrative flow.

Grammatical Forms of prefabrication

past tense

prefabricated

plural

prefabrications

comparative

more prefabricated

superlative

most prefabricated

present tense

prefabricates

future tense

will prefabricate

perfect tense

have prefabricated

continuous tense

is prefabricating

singular

prefabrication

positive degree

prefabricated

infinitive

to prefabricate

gerund

prefabricating

participle

prefabricating

Origin and Evolution of prefabrication

First Known Use: 1887 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prefabrication' originates from the Latin word 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'fabricare' meaning 'to make'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the construction industry to refer to the process of manufacturing components off-site and assembling them on-site, the term 'prefabrication' has since evolved to encompass a wider range of industries and applications where pre-made components are used for efficiency and convenience.