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construct

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Main Entry:
1con·struct Listen to the pronunciation of 1construct
Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈstrəkt\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
Latin constructus, past participle of construere, from com- + struere to build — more at structure
Date:
1663
1: to make or form by combining or arranging parts or elements : build; also : contrive, devise2: to draw (a geometrical figure) with suitable instruments and under specified conditions3: to set in logical order
— con·struct·abil·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of constructability also con·struct·ibil·i·ty \-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— con·struct·able Listen to the pronunciation of constructable or con·struct·ible Listen to the pronunciation of constructible \-ˈstrək-tə-bəl\ adjective
— con·struc·tor Listen to the pronunciation of constructor \-tər\ noun
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