framework

Noun

Meaning

The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.

Work done in, or by means of, a frame or loom.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

model foundation system design structure plan architecture frame scheme fabric outline skeleton blueprint ism marc
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Antonyms

result quintessence avoid spirit soul accident
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Hypernyms

structure possibility hypothesis theory supporting structure

Hyponyms

fender arbor derrick bower walker valance

Phrases with the word

open framework atomic framework framework of performance microtubule framework framework legislation framework of reference

Examples

You don't have to be a genius or a visionary or even a college graduate to be successful. You just need a framework and a dream. Michael Dell

High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation. Charles Kettering

Pig power in America was infuriating, but pig power in the communist framework was awesome and unaccountable. Eldridge Cleaver

The term "paradigm," from the Greek paradeigma ("pattern"), was used by Kuhn to denote a conceptual framework shared by a community of scientists and providing them with model problems and solutions. Fritjof Capra

Everything must be recaptured and relocated in the general framework of history, so that despite the difficulties, the fundamental paradoxes and contradictions, we may respect the unity of history which is also the unity of life. Fernand Braudel

When a shield wears out, the framework still remains. Akan Proverb

Close letter words and terms

framestone frameup framewise framework agreement framework directive framework knitter