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construct

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or inference.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

    noun.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. make by combining materials and parts

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

    verb.creation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Construct an equilateral triangle.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. create by linking linguistic units

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Construct a sentence.
    Construct a paragraph.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Construct a proof.
    Construct an argument.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. reassemble mentally

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Reconstruct the events of 20 years ago.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To put together the constituent parts of (something) in their proper place and order; to build; to form; to make; as, to <i>construct</i> an edifice.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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