building block
noun
: a unit of construction or composition
especially
: something essential on which a larger entity is based
Examples of building block in a Sentence
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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David Earl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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David Earl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Related article Historic asteroid sample reveals the ‘building blocks of life are in fact extraterrestrial in origin,’ scientists say
If the missions don’t launch Saturday night as planned, multiple launch windows are available through April.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
The status of Trump's agenda in Congress The House and Senate both approved their own versions of a budget blueprint that would be the building block for the final package.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Protein serves as the building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for building block
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/building%20block. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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