prefabricated
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹiˈfæbɹɪˌkeɪtɪd// UK //pɹɪfˈæbɹɪkˌeɪtɪd// pre·fab·ri·cat·ed
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.
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.
From pre- + fabricated.
From prefabricate + -ed.