fabrication
UK: ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən | US: ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən
n. the act of inventing or producing something false
n. the process of manufacturing or constructing something
n. a deliberately false or misleading statement
fabrication = fabric<construct> + ation<noun suffix>
- fabric (from Latin fabrica "workshop, craft," derived from faber "craftsman")
- ation (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word "fabrication" traces back to Latin fabrica, meaning "workshop" or "craft," reflecting its original association with skilled construction. Over time, it evolved to encompass both literal manufacturing (e.g., fabricating metal) and figurative constructions (e.g., fabricating lies). The dual meaning highlights how physical and abstract creations share a linguistic root.
The fabrication of evidence led to the case being dismissed.
Modern fabrication techniques allow for precision engineering.
His story was a complete fabrication designed to deceive.
The company specializes in the fabrication of custom furniture.
Historians uncovered the fabrication in the ancient manuscript.