Edifice and Shell

Edifice

Edifice noun - The arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form.
Usage example: the edifice of the argument is quite simple, once you get past the fancy language
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Synonyms for Edifice

Shell and edifice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Edifice".

Nearby Word: edification

Shell

Shell noun - The arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form.
Usage example: workers at the shipyard have thus far erected the shell of the ship
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Synonyms for Shell

Edifice and shell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Edifice" instead a noun "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

How words are described

solid solid edifice solid shell
entire entire edifice entire shell
massive massive edifice massive shell
large large edifice large shell
Other adjectives: huge, giant.
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