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)