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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFabric
/ˈfæb.rɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Material, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers.
"The dress was made of a soft, breathable fabric perfect for summer." - 2
The underlying structure or framework of something.
"The fabric of society is often tested during times of crisis."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fabric' originates from the Latin 'fabrica', meaning 'workshop' or 'craft', which evolved through Old French into Middle English. Over time, its meaning shifted from a place of work to the material produced in such a place, specifically textiles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fabric" is said worldwide
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tissu
Transliteration: tisoo
"Le vêtement était fait d'un tissu doux et respirant."
Stoff
Transliteration: Shtoff
"Das Kleid war aus einem weichen, atmungsaktiven Stoff gemacht."
tessuto
Transliteration: teh-soo-toh
"Il vestito era fatto di un tessuto morbido e traspirante."
tela
Transliteration: teh-lah
"El vestido estaba hecho de una tela suave y transpirable."
tecido
Transliteration: teh-see-doo
"O vestido era feito de um tecido macio e respirável."
कपड़ा
Transliteration: kapda
"यह ड्रेस एक नरम, सांस लेने वाले कपड़े से बनी थी।"
织物
Transliteration: zhī wù
"这件裙子是用柔软透气的织物制成的。"
직물
Transliteration: jikmul
"그 드레스는 부드럽고 통기성이 좋은 직물로 만들어졌습니다."
生地
Transliteration: kiji
"そのドレスは柔らかく通気性のある生地で作られています。"
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