prefabbing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪˈfæbɪŋ/
KK: /prɪˈfæbɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of constructing buildings or structures from pre-made parts instead of building them on-site.
Example
The company specializes in prefabbing homes to reduce construction time.
Conversation
Have you heard about prefabbing in construction?
Yeah, it's pretty interesting how they build things off-site.
I read that it can save a lot of time and money.
Definitely! It seems like a smart way to handle large projects.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prefabrication
assembly
construction
Antonyms
demolition
deconstruction
disassembly
verb
Definition
To construct parts of a building or structure in a factory before transporting them to the site for assembly.
Example
The company is prefabbing the walls of the new house to save time on the construction site.
Tense Forms
Past: prefabbed
Past Participle: prefabbed
Conversation
Have you heard about the new construction method they're prefabbing houses?
Yeah, I read that it can save a lot of time and money!
It sounds pretty interesting; I wonder how it affects the quality.
Root Explanation
Prefabbing → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "fab" (from Latin "fabrica", meaning workshop or craft). The word refers to the process of constructing components in advance (before) in a workshop setting.
Memory Tip
Think of 'pre-' meaning before and 'fab' relating to crafting or building — prefabbing means crafting parts ahead of time.
Visually Confused Words
preambling