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Definition of fabrication

fabrication

/ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
fab · ri · ca · tion
Plural:fabrications
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Adjective:fabricative
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fabrication Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An invention of false information, such as a lie, falsehood, or forged document, intended to deceive others.

Example

"The investigator quickly realized that the witness's alibi was a complete fabrication."

2

The action or process of manufacturing, constructing, or assembling something, especially industrial components or metal structures from raw or semi-finished materials.

Example

"The aerospace company specializes in the precision fabrication of lightweight aluminum parts."

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• Rhymes for fabrication

• Nearby Words

fabled
fabric
fabricate
fabrication
fabricator
fabulist
fabulous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French fabrication or directly from Latin fabricatio ('a framing or construction'), from fabricare ('to make, construct, or fashion'), derived from faber ('artisan or smith').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fabrication. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fabrication
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