Definition of 'construct'

Noun

1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
      Synonyms: concept conception
      Antonyms: misconception

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 components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys"
      Synonyms: manufacture fabricate
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

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