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Definition of Construct
1. Verb. Make by combining materials and parts. "The men construct the bookshelves"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
Specialized synonyms: Customise, Customize, Revet, Dry-wall, Lock, Wattle, Frame, Frame Up, Rebuild, Reconstruct, Groin, Cantilever, Erect, Put Up, Raise, Rear, Set Up, Corduroy, Channelise, Channelize
Generic synonyms: Create, Make
Related verbs: Build
Derivative terms: Builder, Building, Construction, Constructor, Make, Maker, Making
2. Noun. An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Conceptualisation, Conceptuality, Conceptualization, Notion, Category, Regulation, Rule, Attribute, Dimension, Property, Abstract, Abstraction, Quantity, Division, Part, Section, Whole, Law, Natural Law, Law, Law Of Nature, Lexicalized Concept, Hypothesis, Possibility, Theory, Fact, Linguistic Rule, Rule
Derivative terms: Conceive, Conceptual, Conceptualise, Conceptualize, Conceptional
Antonyms: Misconception
3. Verb. Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts. "He manufactured a popular cereal"
Specialized synonyms: Mass-produce, Raft
Generic synonyms: Make
Derivative terms: Fabrication, Fabrication, Fabrication, Manufacture, Manufacture, Manufacturer, Manufacturer
4. Verb. Draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions. "Construct an equilateral triangle"
Generic synonyms: Delineate, Describe, Draw, Line, Trace
Derivative terms: Construction
5. Verb. Create by linking linguistic units. "Construct a paragraph"
6. Verb. Create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts. "Construct an argument"
7. Verb. Reassemble mentally. "Reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"
Generic synonyms: Conjecture, Hypothecate, Hypothesise, Hypothesize, Speculate, Suppose, Theorise, Theorize
Specialized synonyms: Etymologise, Etymologize
Derivative terms: Reconstruction
Definition of Construct
1. v. t. To put together the constituent parts of (something) in their proper place and order; to build; to form; to make; as, to construct an edifice.
2. a. Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or inference.
Definition of Construct
1. Noun. Something constructed from parts. ¹
2. Noun. A concept or model. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) Similarly, to build (a sentence or an argument) by arranging words or ideas. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) (geometry) To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Construct
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Construct
1. (noun) The combination of a bone graft, metal instrumentation, prosthetic devices and/or bone cement applied to a specific level of the spinal column in the setting of segmental spinal instability. (05 Mar 2000)
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