CONSTRUCT


Meaning of CONSTRUCT in English

v. & n.

--v.tr.

1. make by fitting parts together; build, form (something physical or abstract).

2 Geom. draw or delineate, esp. accurately to given conditions (construct a triangle).

--n.

1. a thing constructed, esp. by the mind.

2 Linguistics a group of words forming a phrase.

Derivatives:

constructor n.

Etymology: L construere construct- (as com-, struere pile, build)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.