building block
English
Noun
building block (plural building blocks)
- (literally) A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.
- A block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy and can be stacked or joined to form a larger structure.
- (figuratively) A component that is part of a larger system.
- Words are the building blocks of a language.
- Cells are the building blocks of life.
Translations
component that is part of a larger construction
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block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy
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(figuratively) component that is part of a larger system
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See also
- stepping stone
- stumbling block