building block

English

Noun

building block (plural building blocks)

  1. A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.
    Words are the building blocks of a language.
    Cells are the building blocks of life.
  2. 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.

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