construct

¹con·struct

verb \kən-ˈstrəkt\

Definition of CONSTRUCT

transitive verb

1

: to make or form by combining or arranging parts or elements : build; also : contrive, devise

2

: to draw (a geometrical figure) with suitable instruments and under specified conditions

3

: to set in logical order

— con·struct·abil·i·ty also con·struct·ibil·i·ty \-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— con·struct·able or con·struct·ible \-ˈstrək-tə-bəl\ adjective

— con·struc·tor \-tər\ noun

Examples of CONSTRUCT

1. They plan to construct a barn behind the house.
2. The author constructs all the stories around one theme.
3. Construct a triangle that has sides of equal length.

Origin of CONSTRUCT

Latin constructus, past participle of construere, from com- + struere to build — more at structure

First Known Use: 1663

Related to CONSTRUCT

Synonyms: concoct, invent, contrive, cook (up), devise, drum up, excogitate, fabricate, make up, manufacture, think (up), trump up, vamp (up)

Antonyms: demount, disassemble, dismantle, dismember, knock down, strike, take down, tear down

Related Words: coin, design, hatch, produce; daydream, dream, fantasize; conceive, envisage, envision, imagine, picture, vision, visualize; ad-lib, extemporize, improvise

Near Antonyms: clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, mimic, reduplicate, replicate, reproduce

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Rhymes with CONSTRUCT

abduct, adduct, bile duct, conduct, deduct, eruct, induct, instruct, obstruct, reluct, subduct