Constructing: meaning, definitions and examples

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constructing

[ kənˈstrʌktɪŋ ]

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building

To build or create something by putting different parts together.

Synonyms

assemble, build, erect, form

Examples of usage

They are constructing a new bridge across the river.
The company is constructing a new office building.
We are constructing a plan for the project.

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grammar

The creation of a sentence or phrase by following specific rules and structures.

Synonyms

arranging, building, forming

Examples of usage

The constructing of a sentence requires proper grammar.
She is learning the rules of constructing sentences.

Translations

Translations of the word "constructing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 construção

🇮🇳 निर्माण

🇩🇪 Konstruktion

🇮🇩 konstruksi

🇺🇦 будівництво

🇵🇱 konstrukcja

🇯🇵 建設

🇫🇷 construction

🇪🇸 construcción

🇹🇷 inşaat

🇰🇷 건설

🇸🇦 بناء

🇨🇿 konstrukce

🇸🇰 konštrukcia

🇨🇳 建造

🇸🇮 gradnja

🇮🇸 bygging

🇰🇿 құрылыс

🇬🇪 მშენებლობა

🇦🇿 tikinti

🇲🇽 construcción

Word origin

The word 'constructing' originates from the Latin word 'constructus', which is the past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to build'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century, primarily in the context of building and creating. Over time, 'constructing' has become a common term in various fields, including construction, engineering, and grammar.