edifice

The definition of an edifice is a complex concept or is a large and imposing building.

(noun)

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noun

Origin: ME < OFr < L aedificium, a building < aedificare: see edify

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noun

A building, especially one of imposing appearance or size.
An elaborate conceptual structure: observations that provided the foundation for the edifice of evolutionary theory.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin aedificium

Origin: , from aedificāre, to build

Origin: : aedis, a building

Origin: + -ficāre, -fy

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