fabric
Translation
fabric, cloth, material, structure
Examples
This dress is made of a soft fabric.
This dress is made of a soft fabric.
The fabric of society is changing.
The fabric of society is changing.
Grammar Patterns
((a fabric)) made of sth. a type of cloth or woven material This dress is made of a soft fabric.
the ((fabric)) of sth. the basic structure of something The fabric of society is changing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cloth, material, textile; structure, framework
Etymology
From Latin 'fabrica' (workshop, art, product of art), from 'faber' (artisan, craftsman). It originally meant something skillfully produced.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'fabricate' (to make or build). Both cloth and the structure of society are 'fabricated' or made.