American English
/kʰn̩ˈstɹəkt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to build something by putting its parts together, often according to a plan
“Construct” is /ˈkʰɑn.stɹəkt̚/ as a noun, but /kʰn̩ˈstɹəkt̚/ as a verb. The stronger beat moves to the second syllable in the verb.
to build something by putting its parts together, often according to a plan
The company constructed a new bridge.
They constructed the shelter from wood.
For houses and bridges, build is more common in everyday English.
construct a building · construct a bridge
construct + something
construct + something + from + something
to create an idea, argument, sentence, or model by putting its parts together
She constructed a strong argument from the evidence.
Students must construct a clear sentence.
construct an argument
construct + something + around + something
construct + something + from + something
an idea or model created for a particular purpose, especially in academic or scientific work
Researchers used a new construct to study motivation.
The theory is based on a theoretical construct.
This noun is mainly used in academic and technical writing.
theoretical construct
a/the + construct
a/the + adjective + construct
an idea or category shaped by society rather than fixed by nature
Gender is often discussed as a social construct.