Meaning of building block in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    building block

    Definitions

    1. a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else

    Examples

    • « units of nucleic acids »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a block of material used in construction work

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