Prefabricated Meaning
/priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjmanufactured in advance, usually to a standard format, and then assembled on site
adjinvented or constructed in advance
Sentence Examples
We offer low-cost prefabricated houses.
They built a prefabricated house in just two weeks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new house was built from ____ sections that were assembled quickly on site.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The emergency housing units were ____ and could be assembled on site within a single day.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English fabricated English prefabricated From pre- + fabricated.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new house was built from ____ sections that were assembled quickly on site.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The emergency housing units were ____ and could be assembled on site within a single day.