Meaning of building block | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.
   literally
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.
   literally
3. A component that is part of a larger system.
   figuratively

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Examples

“Words are the building blocks of a language.”

“Cells are the building blocks of life.”

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