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construct

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To build or form by assembling parts.

Pronunciation

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kuhnstruhkt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

kənstˈɹʌkt

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

  2. transitivegrammar

    To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.

noun

  1. A concept or model.

  2. Something constructed from parts.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

Used this way, construct is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • constructornounPerson or profession

    Someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building).

  • constructiveadjectiveDerived adjective

    Constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development.

  • constructivelyadverbDerived adverb

    In a constructive manner.

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Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • constructionnounRelated term

    The act of constructing something.

  • reconstructive memorynounRelated term

    Recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall.

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Synonyms

Sense: to build or form (something) by assembling parts

fabricate

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