Construct (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.
  2. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions.
noun
  1. something constructed: Each musical note sign is a construct of three distinct parts: the head, the stem, and the hook.
  2. a mental image, idea, or theory, especially a complex one formed from a number of simpler elements: Character is a construct of personal values, personal rules and morals, and a number of other facets, including self-control and willpower.
verb (kənˈstrʌkt) (tr)
  1. to put together substances or parts, esp systematically, in order to make or build (a building, bridge, etc); assemble
  2. to compose or frame mentally (an argument, sentence, etc)
  3. to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
noun (ˈkɒnstrʌkt)
  1. something formulated or built systematically
  2. a complex idea resulting from a synthesis of simpler ideas
  3. a model devised on the basis of observation, designed to relate what is observed to some theoretical framework
Construct (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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