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BUILDING BLOCK

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Building Block.

Building Block - as a noun

A single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else

Example: "Units of nucleic acids"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unit4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thing9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A block of material used in construction work

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
building material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"A healthy diet is a key building block for a strong immune system."
"Reading comprehension is a fundamental building block of education."
"Good communication skills serve as the building blocks for successful relationships."
"The invention of electricity was a crucial building block for modern civilization."
"In mathematics, addition and subtraction are considered building blocks for more complex operations."
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