Synonyms & related words for edifice

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of edifice — including building, superstructure, construction, architecture, prefab. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to edifice

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Synonyms for edifice

Common synonyms for edifice include building, superstructure, construction, architecture, prefab — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does edifice come from?

The word edifice breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: edi-, from Latin aedes (“building, temple”); and -fic, from Latin facio (“make, do”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.