Building block
Building block noun - One of the parts that make up a whole.
System and building block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "System" instead a noun phrase "Building block".
System
System noun - Something made up of many interdependent or related parts.
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Synonyms for System
Building block and system are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Building block" instead a noun "System".
Nearby Words: systematic, systemic
Both terms in one sentence
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The most basic building block of Enhanced Senses powers in the Hero System.
Source: The Little Detecto -
Say hello to EverBlock, a jumbo-sized LEGO-esque building block system designed for real-world prefab construction.
Source: Built with LEGO
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