fabricated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
KK: /fæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made or created, often in a way that is not genuine or real.
Example
The story he told was fabricated to make himself look better.
Conversation
Did you hear about that story in the news?
Yeah, I think it was fabricated to create drama.
It’s crazy how some news can be so misleading.
Exactly! We have to be careful about what we believe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
constructed
manufactured
artificial
Antonyms
genuine
authentic
real
verb
Definition
To create or make something, often in a way that is not genuine or true.
Example
The story was fabricated to make the event seem more exciting.
Tense Forms
Past: fabricated
Past Participle: fabricated
Conversation
Did you hear that story about the famous artist?
Yeah, I heard it was all fabricated to sell more paintings.
I can't believe people would go that far just for money.
Root Explanation
Fabricated → It is formed from "fabrica" (meaning craft or trade) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or cause). The word "fabricated" means made or constructed, often implying that something is created in a specific way, sometimes with a connotation of being false or deceptive.
Memory Tip
Think of 'craft' ('fabrica') and remember that 'fabricated' means something that has been made or constructed, often in a way that may not be genuine.
Visually Confused Words
unfabricated
fimbricated
varicated
prefabricate
imbricated
fornicated
forficated
fimbricate