constructed
kənˈstrʌktɪd
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Definition of constructed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
constructionbuilt or assembled from parts
  • The constructed model was displayed at the exhibition.
assembled built fabricated
2.
artificialmade by humans, not natural
  • The constructed landscape looked beautiful.
man-made synthetic
3.
systematicsystematically created or formulated
  • The constructed theory explained the phenomenon well.
devised formulated
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Expressions with constructed

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built entirely from the beginning
The house was constructed from scratch using sustainable materials.
language intentionally created by individuals or groups
Esperanto is a well-known constructed language.
artificial writing system created for a specific purpose
The movie featured a constructed script designed for its fictional civilization..
made to specific quality standards
The grade-constructed road withstands heavy traffic..

Origin of constructed

Latin, constructus (built)

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builtadj.
construction
constructed or made
construction
building or object constructed from parts
constructed
put together from parts
literal
constructed from stone material
not natural
created or constructed by humans
playground
constructed area for children's play activities
physical structures
constructed again after being damaged or destroyed
structures
constructed in a pleasing or sound manner

Examples of constructed in a sentence

  • A constructed shelter provided refuge during the storm.
  • The constructed model was displayed at the exhibition.
  • Her smile seemed constructed, not genuine.
  • The constructed model was highly efficient.
  • Her constructed persona fooled everyone at the party.

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  1. French:construit, élaboré, ...
  2. German:gebaut, künstlich, ...
  3. Italian:costruito, artificiale, ...
  4. Spanish:construido, artificial, ...
  5. Portuguese:construído, artificial, ...
  6. Chinese:建造的, 人工的, ...
  7. Japanese:組み立てられた, 人工的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مَبْنِيّ, مُشَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּנוּי, מְלָאכוּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:собранный, искусственный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сконструйований, штучний, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्मित, कृत्रिम, ...
construct
ˈkɑːnstrʌkt

Definition of construct - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
physical structuresbuild something by assembling parts
  • They construct houses using sustainable materials.
assemble erect
2.
ideascreate an idea by organizing components
  • She constructed a compelling argument for the debate.
devise formulate
3.
mathematicsTECH.draw a geometric figure with precisionTECH.
  • In class, we learned to construct an equilateral triangle.
design draw sketch

Noun

1.
abstract ideaidea formed by combining simpler ideas
  • Freedom is a complex construct in political theory.
concept notion
2.
physical objectsomething made by combining parts
  • The architect admired the construct of the new bridge.
construction fabrication
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something created by humans, not natural
The concept of time is an artificial construct.
create a specific condition or situation
The engineers construct state-of-the-art facilities.
idea people in a society agree exists
Race is a social construct.
quality of a test measuring what it claims to measure
The construct validity of the new test was thoroughly evaluated.

Origin of construct

Latin, construere (to build)

Examples of construct in a sentence

  • They construct playgrounds for the community's children.
  • He constructed a new theory from scratch.
  • They constructed a plan to improve efficiency.
  • She can construct a perfect circle using only a compass.
  • The students were asked to construct a hexagon on the test.
  • The construct of time is debated among philosophers.

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  1. French:construire, concept, ...
  2. German:bauen, Konstrukt, ...
  3. Italian:costruire, costrutto, ...
  4. Spanish:construir, constructo, ...
  5. Portuguese:construir, conceito, ...
  6. Chinese:建造, 概念, ...
  7. Japanese:建てる, 構成概念, ...
  8. Arabic:بَنَى, مفهوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִבְנוֹת, מֻשָּׂג, ...
  10. Russian:строить, конструкт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:будувати, конструкт, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्माण करना, विचार संरचना, ...
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