Construing: meaning, definitions and examples

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construing

 

[ kənˈstruːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

interpretation

Construing refers to the act of interpreting or understanding the meaning of something, often a word, phrase, or situation. It involves analyzing the components of a statement or scenario to comprehend its intended meaning. This term is frequently used in legal, literary, and linguistic contexts. Construing may highlight distinctions in perspective, emphasizing how different interpretations can arise based on individual viewpoints.

Synonyms

analyzing, interpreting, understanding

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer is construing the contract's language.
  • She is construing the poem's deeper meaning.
  • They had difficulty construing his ambiguous remarks.

Translations

Translations of the word "construing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interpretação

🇮🇳 निर्माण

🇩🇪 Interpretation

🇮🇩 penafsiran

🇺🇦 тлумачення

🇵🇱 interpretacja

🇯🇵 解釈する

🇫🇷 interprétation

🇪🇸 interpretación

🇹🇷 yorumlama

🇰🇷 해석

🇸🇦 تفسير

🇨🇿 výklad

🇸🇰 výklad

🇨🇳 解释

🇸🇮 tumačenje

🇮🇸 útskýring

🇰🇿 түсіндіру

🇬🇪 გაშლილი

🇦🇿 şərh

🇲🇽 interpretación

Etymology

The term 'construing' originates from the Latin verb 'construere', which means 'to build together'. The original notion implies the bringing together of parts to form a whole, similar to constructing a building. The evolution of the word in English has retained this core concept, focusing on the assembly of meaning from various components of language. By the early 15th century, it was in use in English literature, particularly in legal and literary contexts, where precision of interpretation is paramount. Over centuries, 'construing' has been employed by scholars and practitioners alike to emphasize the subjective nature of understanding language and its implications in communication, reflecting the complexity and richness of dialogue.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,112, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.