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building block
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building block
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building block
noun
plural
building blocks
building block
noun
plural
building blocks
Learner's definition of BUILDING BLOCK
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an important part that is grouped together with many other similar things to form something larger
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usually plural
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of
Families are the
building blocks of
our society.
Cells are the
building blocks
of the body.
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