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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
      also logical construct

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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.


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construct Usage Examples

Object

  • validity: This might provide information about NET's construct validity.

Adjective modifier

  • transgenic: But integration of transgenic constructs containing the 35S promoter may mobilize the elements.

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.

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.

Preposition: of

  • brick: Waveley Road is comprised of small terraced properties constructed of red brick with slate roofing.

Preposition: from

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

She was rich in apparel, but not bedizened with finery† She well knew the great architectural secret of decorating her constructions, and never descended to construct a decoration.

-Trollope, Anthony

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