Construct: meaning, definitions and examples

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construct

 

[ kษ™nหˆstrสŒkt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

building

To build or create something by putting parts or material together.

Synonyms

assemble, build, erect

Examples of usage

  • He constructed a new house in the neighborhood.
  • The team constructed a bridge to connect the two islands.
  • We need to construct a plan for the project.
Context #2 | Verb

idea

To form a theory or idea by putting different elements together.

Synonyms

create, develop, formulate

Examples of usage

  • She constructed an elaborate explanation for the phenomenon.
  • The author constructed a compelling argument in his book.
Context #3 | Noun

grammar

A word or phrase that is formed by combining individual elements.

Synonyms

combination, composition, structure

Examples of usage

  • In the sentence, 'The big red apple,' 'big red' is a construct.

Translations

Translations of the word "construct" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น construir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (nirmฤแน‡ karanฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membangun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ budowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆง‹็ฏ‰ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ“ใ†ใกใใ™ใ‚‹, kลchiku suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท construire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ construir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inลŸa etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด์„คํ•˜๋‹ค (geonseolhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุงุก (binฤ')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stavฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stavaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ้€  (jiร nzร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ graditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ byggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ัƒ (qลซru)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (asheneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inลŸa etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ construir

Etymology

The word 'construct' originated from the Latin word 'constructus,' which means 'built' or 'assembled.' It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'construct' has evolved to represent not only physical building but also the formation of ideas and concepts through careful assembly. Today, 'construct' is widely used in various fields such as construction, engineering, and linguistics.

See also: constructed, constructing, construction, constructive, constructiveness, constructivism, constructor, deconstruct, deconstruction, misconstruction, reconstruct, reconstruction, reconstructive, reconstructor, unconstructed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,375, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.