Word
prefabricated
Phoneticspre·fab·ri·cat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹiˈfæbɹɪˌkeɪtɪd/
UK/pɹɪfˈæbɹɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
v. made in a factory and then put together on a building site. This is a faster way to build things like houses or offices.
v. manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site. Often used to describe modular construction or mass-produced components.
Examples
“The company built a prefabricated house in just two weeks.”
“To save time and money, the developers chose a prefabricated design for the new office complex.”
“While critics argue that prefabricated architecture lacks the character of traditional masonry, proponents highlight its efficiency and environmental benefits in urban development projects.”
Examples
simple
“The company built a prefabricated house in just two weeks.”
contextual
“To save time and money, the developers chose a prefabricated design for the new office complex.”
complex
“While critics argue that prefabricated architecture lacks the character of traditional masonry, proponents highlight its efficiency and environmental benefits in urban development projects.”
Real-World Examples
“Prefabricated housing accounted for 12.6% of new dwelling starts in 2023 .” “Reducing that to class war jams working-class voters into a prefabricated progressive agenda rather than taking seriously what they are actually saying.” Etymology
From pre- + fabricated.
From prefabricate + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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