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- [ed-uh-fis]
- /ˈɛd ə fɪs/
- /ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/
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- [ed-uh-fis]
- /ˈɛd ə fɪs/
Definitions of edifice word
- noun edifice a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance. 1
- noun edifice any large, complex system or organization. 1
- noun edifice A building, esp. a large, imposing one. 1
- noun edifice building 1
- noun edifice organizational structure 1
- countable noun edifice An edifice is a large and impressive building. 0
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Origin of edifice
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin aedificium, equivalent to aedific(āre) to build (see edify) + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Edifice
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pronoun
preposition
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edifice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for edifice
noun edifice
- skyscraper — a relatively tall building of many stories, especially one for office or commercial use.
- monument — something erected in memory of a person, event, etc., as a building, pillar, or statue: the Washington Monument.
- building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
- house — a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
- construction — Construction is the building of things such as houses, factories, roads, and bridges.
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