Construction: meaning, definitions and examples

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construction

 

[ kษ™nหˆstrสŒkสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Context #1

building

The process or method of building something, especially a large structure.

Synonyms

building, creation, development

Examples of usage

  • Construction of the new bridge will begin next month.
  • The construction of the skyscraper took several years to complete.
Context #2

grammar

The way in which words are put together to form phrases, clauses, or sentences.

Synonyms

composition, grammar, syntax

Examples of usage

  • Proper construction is essential for clear communication in writing.
  • Understanding sentence construction is important for learning a new language.
Context #3

law

The interpretation and explanation of the meaning of a particular term or provision in a legal document.

Synonyms

definition, explanation, interpretation

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer provided a detailed construction of the contract clause.
  • Legal construction is crucial for the proper application of laws.

Translations

Translations of the word "construction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น construรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคฃ (nirmฤแน‡)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konstruktion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konstruksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดั–ะฒะฝะธั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konstrukcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปบ่จญ (ใ‘ใ‚“ใ›ใค, kensetsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท construction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ construcciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inลŸaat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด์„ค (geonseol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุงุก (binฤ')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stavba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stavba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ่ฎพ (jiร nshรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gradnja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bygging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ั (qลซrylys)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mshenebloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ construcciรณn

Word origin

The word 'construction' originated from the Latin word 'constructionem', which means a putting or placing together. It has been used in various contexts, from building physical structures to forming sentences in language. The concept of construction has evolved over centuries, reflecting advancements in architecture, grammar, and law.

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