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construct Definition

con·struct (kən strukt′; for n. kän′strukt′)

transitive verb

  1. to build, form, or devise by fitting parts or elements together systematically
  2. Geom. to draw (a figure) so as to meet the specified requirements

Etymology: < L constructus, pp. of construere < com-, together + struere, to pile up, build: see strew

noun

  1. something built or put together systematically
    1. an idea or perception resulting from a synthesis of sense impressions, etc.
    2. a concept or theory devised to integrate in an orderly way the diverse data on a phenomenon

construct Related Forms

con·struc′·tor noun or con·struct′er

construct Synonyms

construct

v.

  1. To build a physical structure

    build, assemble, erect; see build 1, create 2, form 1.

  2. To erect mentally

    create, compose, envision; see imagine 1, invent 1. See syn. study at make.

construct Usage Examples

Object

  • validity: This might provide information about NET's construct validity.
  • argument: It also requires them to construct arguments in writing.
  • narrative: The data or sources of the past, which it can be argued are already constructed narratives, are taken by historians and re-described.
  • model: Importantly, these changes may help construct computer models of the ocean's changes which in turn may help predict future developments.
  • bridge: Constructing the bridge would have temporarily changed certain stream variables.
  • building: Library: A modern building constructed with full consideration of access needs.

Adjective modifier

  • transgenic: But integration of transgenic constructs containing the 35S promoter may mobilize the elements.
  • artificial: Artificial constructs are well-known to be structurally unstable ( 7 ).

Adjective complement

adjacent: A new two-storey entrance has been constructed adjacent to the road frontage.

Noun used with modifier

programming: Logic flowcharts can also describe these three programming constructs.

Used with why or when

  • which: Then a philosophical theory can be constructed which takes into account these needs.
  • that: In reality, the foundation trust is at best a theoretical construct that will prove disastrous in practice.

Present participle complement

accord: A sentence not constructed according to the syntactical conventions of Standard English is said to be non-standard.

Preposition: in

  • situ: They combine hand-crafted objects with those manufactured to her own specifications and more improvisatory elements constructed in situ.
  • brick: Constructed in brick with stone floors, it consisted of a wide nave and square west tower with a pyramidal roof.

Preposition: of

  • brick: Waveley Road is comprised of small terraced properties constructed of red brick with slate roofing.
  • sandstone: The buildings are constructed of red sandstone and form part of a larger coherent group, built in the early years of this century.
  • rubble: Running from the east side of the site to the shore of the Loch is a causeway constructed of rubble and large flat slabs.

Preposition: from

timber: The buildings in the fires were a mixture of residential and commercial buildings, many constructed from timber.