edifice
intermediateB2/ˈɛdɪfɪs/ · ed-i-fice
A large, imposing building or structure.
Meanings
A large, imposing building or structure.
ایک بڑی، متاثر کن عمارت یا ساخت.
عمارت
imarat
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- grand edifice
- historical edifice
- architectural edifice
Example Sentences
The city is known for its grand edifice that attracts tourists from all around the world.
یہ شہر اپنی بڑی عمارت کے لیے مشہور ہے جو دنیا بھر سے سیاحوں کو اپنی جانب متوجہ کرتا ہے.
Yeh sheher apni bari imarat ke liye mashhoor hai jo duniya bhar se sayyahon ko apni jaanib mutwajjah karta hai.
The old edifice stood tall amidst the modern skyscrapers.
قدیم عمارت جدید اونچی عمارتوں کے درمیان مضبوطی سے کھڑی تھی.
Qadeem imarat jadeed unchi imaraton ke darmiyan mazbooti se khari thi.
He admired the architectural beauty of the ancient edifice.
اس نے قدیم عمارت کی فن تعمیر کی خوبصورتی کی تعریف کی.
Us ne qadeem imarat ki fun taameer ki khoobsurti ki tareef ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'edifice' as 'edit' + 'face' of the building.
Visualize a grand historical building that embodies artistic craftsmanship.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عمارتِ عشق کی زیادہ نہیں ضرورت، / تو خود ہی بن جائے، تو کیا حاجت ہے.
Imarat-e-ishq ki zyada nahi zaroorat, / Tu khud hi ban jaaye, to kya haajat hai.
The edifice of love needs no more, / If you become it yourself, what need is there?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عمارتیں دنوں میں نہیں بنتیں.
Imaratein dinoon mein nahi banti.
Buildings are not constructed in days.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "aedificium" — building, structure
First known use: 15th century
The word 'edifice' originated from the Latin 'aedificium', which referred to a building or constructed structure, evolving through Old French before entering English.