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prefabricated

/ˌpriːˈfæb.rɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
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prefabricated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Manufactured in standardized sections or modules at a factory so as to be easily shipped and assembled quickly at a building site.

Example

"The construction crew assembled the prefabricated steel panels to complete the warehouse in less than two weeks."

2

Created in advance according to a conventional formula, lacking originality, spontaneity, or genuine thought.

Example

"Instead of addressing the specific concerns of the residents, the spokesperson offered only prefabricated excuses."

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• Nearby Words

preexisting
prefab
prefabricate
prefabricated
preface
prefaded
prefect

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century (around the 1930s) by combining the prefix 'pre-' (meaning 'before') with 'fabricated' (from Latin 'fabricatus', past participle of 'fabricare', meaning 'to build or construct').

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