FABRICATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

make up something artificial or untrue

Categories: Think up, Think of, Dream up, Hatch, Concoct

Synonyms

Make up, Construct, Cook up, Fabricate, Manufacture

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "fabricate" comes from Latin fabricātus. Many other languages have similar words:

  • French: fabrique

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.