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construction - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
construction
Definition
(noun) the act of constructing something
Synonyms
:
building
Example Sentence
during the construction we had to take a detour
his hobby was the building of boats
Definition
(noun) a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
Synonyms
:
expression
,
grammatical construction
Example Sentence
I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner
Definition
(noun) the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought
Synonyms
:
mental synthesis
Definition
(noun) a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Synonyms
:
structure
Example Sentence
the structure consisted of a series of arches
she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
Definition
(noun) drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem
Example Sentence
the assignment was to make a construction that could be used in proving the Pythagorean theorem
Definition
(noun) an interpretation of a text or action
Synonyms
:
twist
Example Sentence
they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct
Definition
(noun) the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
Synonyms
:
building
Example Sentence
their main business is home construction
workers in the building trades
Word used in video below:
text: Sturdy construction, tons of storage compartments.
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