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construct

[ verb kuhn-struhkt; noun kon-struhkt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.

    Synonyms: form, erect

  2. Geometry. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions.


noun

  1. something constructed:

    Each musical note sign is a construct of three distinct parts: the head, the stem, and the hook.

  2. a mental image, idea, or theory, especially a complex one formed from a number of simpler elements:

    Character is a construct of personal values, personal rules and morals, and a number of other facets, including self-control and willpower.

construct

verb

  1. to put together substances or parts, esp systematically, in order to make or build (a building, bridge, etc); assemble
  2. to compose or frame mentally (an argument, sentence, etc)
  3. geometry to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied


noun

  1. something formulated or built systematically
  2. a complex idea resulting from a synthesis of simpler ideas
  3. psychol a model devised on the basis of observation, designed to relate what is observed to some theoretical framework

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Derived Forms

  • conˈstructible, adjective
  • conˈstructor, noun

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Other Words From

  • con·struct·i·ble adjective
  • o·ver·con·struct verb (used with object)
  • pre·con·struct verb (used with object)
  • qua·si-con·struct·ed adjective
  • well-con·struct·ed adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of construct1

First recorded in 1400–50 for earlier past participle sense; 1655–65 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin constrūctus (past participle of construere “to construe ”), equivalent to con- con- + strūc- (variant stem of struere “to build”) + -tus past participle suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of construct1

C17: from Latin constructus piled up, from construere to heap together, build, from struere to arrange, erect

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Synonym Study

See make 1.

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Example Sentences

Encompass Develop, Design Construct, LLC A Kentucky-based architect, design and construction service.

We can construct excuses based on the evil that occurred September 11th.

He had aspired to construct an epic figure after visiting the pyramids and sphinxes of Egypt in 1855.

“Let others construct an unchallenging feminism that speaks only to the smallest common denominator,” she writes.

But if Hamas were to continue to construct tunnels, Hanegbi said, Israel is prepared to send in ground forces to destroy them.

They placed cotton and fine wool all about the room, and even endeavoured to construct small nests of wool and horsehair.

But the artillerymen believed that it was impossible to construct a road to haul guns up to this height.

This exhibit is sufficient to indicate that there need be no question of our financial ability to construct the road.

Still, on small islands, such as the Coral and Marshall Islands, the natives construct their huts from pandan wood.

Any one who intends to construct hoisting tackle ought to provide himself with beams and small cables.

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