construct meaning and definition

CONSTRUCT noun

Definition of construct (noun)

1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
   • synonyms: concept, conception
   • antonym: misconception

CONSTRUCT verb

Definition of construct (verb)

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