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construct

UK
/kənˈstrʌkt/
US
/kənˈstrʌkt/

Translations

constructnoun
constructs
pl
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The concept of time as a linear progression is a human construct.
La conception du temps comme progression linéaire est une construction humaine.
Additional translations
constructInformatique, linguistique.
Synonyms
building
structure
design
composition
formation
creation
framework
edifice
constructverb
constructed
Past Simple
constructed
Past Participle
constructing
Gerund
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The workers will construct a new bridge over the river.
Les ouvriers construiront un nouveau pont au-dessus de la rivière.
Additional translations
élaborerSurtout pour une théorie, une hypothèse ou un système.
Synonyms
create
assemble
form
devise
fabricate
erect
establish
produce
design
build
Antonyms
destroy
demolish
ruin
constructadjective
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Noun used attributively (e.g., "construct validity"); treated as adjective per guidelines.
construitDans l’expression « validité de construit ».
The study examined construct validity in the assessment tool.
L’étude a examiné la validité de construit de l’outil d’évaluation.

Definitions

constructnoun
An idea or theory containing various conceptual elements, typically one considered to be subjective and not based on empirical evidence.
The concept of time as a linear progression is a human construct.
Something that has been built or put together, especially a complex structure.
The new shopping mall is an impressive construct of steel and glass.
A structured element or configuration in areas such as computer programming or linguistics.
A loop is a fundamental programming construct.
constructverb
To build or form by putting together parts.
The workers will construct a new bridge over the river.
To create or devise a theory, argument, or system.
The scientist constructed a new hypothesis based on the latest data.
To draw or form (a geometric figure) with prescribed accuracy, especially using standard instruments.
Using only a compass and straightedge, construct a regular pentagon.
constructadjective
Relating to or derived from a theoretical or abstract construct.
The study examined construct validity in the assessment tool.
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