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construct - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'construct' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Construct [ a.]
- Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or inference.
2 . Construct [ 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.
- To devise; to invent; to set in order; to arrange; as, to construct a theory of ethics.

Meaning of 'construct' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . construct [ v]
Meaning (1):
- create by linking linguistic units
Example in sentence:
  • construct a paragraph;
  • construct a sentence
Meaning (2):
- create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
Example in sentence:
  • construct a proof;
  • construct an argument
Meaning (3):
- draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
Example in sentence:
  • construct an equilateral triangle
Meaning (4):
- put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
Example in sentence:
  • He manufactured a popular cereal;
  • the company fabricates plastic chairs;
  • They manufacture small toys
Meaning (5):
- reassemble mentally
Example in sentence:
  • reconstruct the events of 20 years ago
Meaning (6):
- make by combining materials and parts
Example in sentence:
  • Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer;
  • this little pig made his house out of straw