prefab Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P R IY1 F AE1 B
What Does Prefab Mean?
As an adjective, prefab means Prefabricated. As a noun, it means A prefabricated building. As a verb, it means To prefabricate.
Prefab in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ready-made and prefabricated |
| Plural | prefabs |
| Verb forms | prefabs, prefabbing, prefabbed |
Prefab Definition (Adjective)
- Prefabricated.
Prefab as a Noun
- A prefabricated building.
- A prefabricated section of a building.
- A single-storey prefabricated home built in many British cities immediately after World War II, intended to have a short life, but in a few cases still in use.
- A reusable object in a video game world.
Prefab as a Verb
- To prefabricate.
Synonyms of Prefab
Prefab synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Prefab
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Prefab in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
prefab (not comparable)
prefab (plural prefabs)
prefab (third-person singular simple present prefabs, present participle prefabbing, simple past and past participle prefabbed)
Words That Rhyme With Prefab
Origin of Prefab
A clipping.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prefab
Is prefab an adjective or a noun?
Prefab is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for prefab?
Close synonyms of prefab are ready-made and prefabricated. See the full list of prefab synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of prefab?
The plural of prefab is prefabs.
What is the past tense of prefab?
The past tense of prefab is prefabbed. The present participle is prefabbing.