Definitions
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)
unitHypernyms (Closely Related)
thingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A block of material used in construction work
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
building materialHyponyms (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."