Definitions for construct

Definitions for (noun) construct

Main entry: concept, conception, construct

Definition: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances


Definitions for (verb) construct

Main entry: construct, reconstruct, retrace

Definition: reassemble mentally

Usage: reconstruct the events of 20 years ago


Main entry: construct

Definition: draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions

Usage: construct an equilateral triangle


Main entry: construct, fabricate, manufacture

Definition: put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

Usage: the company fabricates plastic chairs; They manufacture small toys; He manufactured a popular cereal


Main entry: construct, make, build

Definition: make by combining materials and parts

Usage: this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer


Main entry: construct

Definition: create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts

Usage: construct a proof; construct an argument


Main entry: construct

Definition: create by linking linguistic units

Usage: construct a sentence; construct a paragraph


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