construct
[ verb kuhn-struhkt; noun kon-struhkt ]
/ verb kənˈstrʌkt; noun ˈkɒn strʌkt /
verb (used with object)
to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.
Geometry. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions.
noun
something constructed.
an image, idea, or theory, especially a complex one formed from a number of simpler elements.
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Origin of construct
synonym study for construct
1. See make1.
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British Dictionary definitions for construct
construct
verb (kənˈstrʌkt) (tr)
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
noun (ˈkɒnstrʌkt)
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
Derived forms of construct
constructible, adjectiveconstructor or constructer, nounWord Origin for construct
C17: from Latin constructus piled up, from construere to heap together, build, from struere to arrange, erect
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