—v.tr.
1 make by fitting parts together; build, form (something physical or abstract).
2 Geom. draw or delineate, esp. accurately to given conditions (construct a triangle).
—n.
1 a thing constructed, esp. by the mind.
2 Linguistics a group of words forming a phrase.
Derivatives:
constructor n.
Etymology: L construere construct- (as com-, struere pile, build)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.