Etymology of the English word fabricate
the English word
fabricatederived from the Latin word
fabricatio (structure; something made; act of making)
derived from the Latin word
fabricatusderived from the Latin word
fabricare (build, construct, fashion)
derived from the Latin word
fabrica (craft, art; craft of metalwork; workshop, factory; workmanship)
derived from the Latin word
faber (skillful; ingenious; of craftsman; workman, artisan; smith)
derived from the Latin word
fabricari (build, construct, fashion)
derived from the Latin word
fabrica (craft, art; craft of metalwork; workshop, factory; workmanship)
derived from the Latin word
faber (skillful; ingenious; of craftsman; workman, artisan; smith)
Date
The earliest known usage of fabricate in English dates from the 15th century.
Derivations in English
prefabricate,
fabricated,
fabricatingUsage
Word found in Modern English
