construct
something constructed: Each musical note sign is a construct of three distinct parts: the head, the stem, and the hook.
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.
Origin of construct
1synonym study For construct
Other words for construct
Other words from construct
- 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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British Dictionary definitions for construct
to put together substances or parts, esp systematically, in order to make or build (a building, bridge, etc); assemble
to compose or frame mentally (an argument, sentence, etc)
geometry to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
something formulated or built systematically
a complex idea resulting from a synthesis of simpler ideas
psychol a model devised on the basis of observation, designed to relate what is observed to some theoretical framework
Origin of construct
1Derived forms of construct
- constructible, adjective
- constructor or constructer, noun
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