construction

construction

noun

Definition of CONSTRUCTION

1

something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts <the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the “some assembly required” warning suggested>

Synonyms erection, structure

Related Words arrangement, assembly; configuration, frame, framework, shell, skeleton; geography, geometry

2

a statement that makes something clear <could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?>

Synonyms clarification, construction, elucidation, exegesis, explication, exposition, illumination, illustration, interpretation, road map

Related Words paraphrase, restatement, translation; annotation, comment, commentary, epexegesis, gloss; deciphering, decoding; disentanglement, unscrambling; analysis; edification, enlightenment; definition, meaning; demonstration, enactment; justification, rationale, rationalization, reasoning; caution, caveat, warning