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construct
[ verb kuhn-struhkt; noun kon-struhkt ]
verb (used with object)
Synonyms: ,
- Geometry. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions.
noun
- something constructed:
Each musical note sign is a construct of three distinct parts: the head, the stem, and the hook.
- a mental image, idea, or theory, especially a complex one formed from a number of simpler elements:
Character is a construct of personal values, personal rules and morals, and a number of other facets, including self-control and willpower.
construct
verb
- 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
- 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
- Dzˈٰܳپ, adjective
- Dzˈٰܳٴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ٰܳ·· adjective
- ··Dz·ٰܳ verb (used with object)
- ·Dz·ٰܳ verb (used with object)
- ܲ·-Dz·ٰܳ· adjective
- ɱ-Dz·ٰܳ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of construct1
Word History and Origins
Origin of construct1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Edward Carr, senior scientist and director of the Stockholm Environment Institute’s center in the U.S., said the report’s cancellation is “another effort to erase the evidence on which serious policy debate can be constructed.”
While a few of the bases date back to the 1990s, 89% have been constructed since 2018, after which Turkey began significantly expanding its military presence in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Such was the demand for the match-up, though, a carefully constructed environment was created to make the fight make sense.
But while constructing a trail less than a third of a mile in length might seem a simple undertaking, people who have been engaged in this effort say it has been anything but.
Markowitz’s insight was simple but profound: Rather than focusing on individual stocks, investors should construct portfolios that balance risk and return through diversification.
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More About Construct
does construct mean?
To construct means to build or create by putting parts together, as in Val constructed a whole town out of toy building blocks.
A construct is something that is created, often with a complex form.
The verb form of construct, pronounced kuhn-struhkt, is most often used to refer to buildings and monuments being built, but it can be used in any situation where something is built or parts are combined. You can construct a meal, for example, out of ingredients in your refrigerator or construct an outfit out of articles of clothing in your closet.
The noun form of construct, pronounced kon-struhkt, is anything that is built, either literally or figuratively. It is most often used figuratively to describe something that is made up of practices or ideas from a specific philosophy or school of thought. Constructs are often complex theories that are informed by many smaller ideas of the way things work.
Example: The gas company tried to construct a new pipeline, but the pipes kept leaking.
Where does construct come from?
The first records of the term construct come from the late 1400s. It ultimately comes from the Latin construere, meaning “t heap together or build.”
The phrase social construct refers to a theory or practice made up by the people in that society. For example, currency is a construct because the people in a society agree that what is used for currency has value and can be exchanged for goods or services. As well, many cultural and societal expectations are social constructs. For example, in the United States the construct of shaking of hands has become a sign of respect for the person you’re shaking hands with.
Did you know … ?
are some other forms related to construct?
- constructible (adjective)
- overconstruct (verb)
- preconstruct (verb)
- constructor (noun)
are some synonyms for construct?
are some words that share a root or word element with construct?
are some words that often get used in discussing construct?
How is construct used in real life?
Construct is most commonly used to mean “t build,” either literally or figuratively.
Imagine building detailed financial models and constructing complex algorithms only for your hedge fund to lose money in the biggest bull market this century
— Dr. Parik Patel, BA, CFA, ACCA Esq. (drpatel.eth) (@ParikPatelCFA)
I’m never late to ANYTHING because:
1) time is a social construct
2) I’m there in spirit— tom (@tom_harlock)
Attention Twitter, I chose to eat an apple instead of a bag of potato chips, please construct a monument in my honor.
— anildash (@anildash)
Try using construct!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for construct?
A. destroy
B. build
C. create
D. design
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