BUILDING BLOCK Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase building block. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BUILDING BLOCK
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| unit | nounn | |||||||
noun • any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange • an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole • an organization regarded as part of a larger social group • a single undivided whole • a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else • an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity | ||||||||
| brick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material • a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy verb • To stop working (of an electronic device) | ||||||||
| component | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • something determined in relation to something that includes it • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | ||||||||
| element | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system • any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter • the most favorable environment for a plant or animal • one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe • the situation in which you are happiest and most effective • a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone | ||||||||
| module | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind • detachable compartment of a spacecraft • computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware) • a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components | ||||||||
| part | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • something determined in relation to something that includes it • something less than the whole of a human artifact • a portion of a natural object • that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation • the extended spatial location of something • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group • one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole • a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions • the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • an item that is an instance of some type adverb • to some extent; in some degree; not wholly verb • go one's own way; move apart • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • depart for someplace • move or break apart • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
| piece | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a separate part of a whole • an item that is an instance of some type • a portion of a natural object • a musical work that has been created • an instance of some kind • an artistic or literary composition • a portable gun • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a distance • a work of art of some artistic value • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a share of something • game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games verb • to join or unite the pieces of • create by putting components or members together • join during spinning • eat intermittently; take small bites of • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
| unitary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity • of or pertaining to or involving the use of units • characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is held by one central authority adjective satellite • having the indivisible character of a unit | ||||||||
