Pronunciation: k ə n- ' str ə kt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin constructus, past participle of construere, from com- + struere to build ― more at STRUCTURE
Date: 1663
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 \ - ˌ str ə k-t ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– con · struct · able or con · struct · ible \ - ' str ə k-t ə -b ə l \ adjective
– con · struc · tor \ -t ə r \ noun