construct

• Substantiv, das eine Idee, Theorie oder ein Konzept bezeichnet, das durch die Verbindung von Informationen oder geistigen Bildern entsteht; ebenso eine physische Struktur oder ein Bauwerk.

A noun referring to an idea, theory, or concept formed by combining pieces of information or mental impressions; also refers to a physical structure or building.

1. Idea or conceptB2formal

   An abstract idea or theory formed by combining pieces of information.

   Konstrukt

   • Justice is a social construct that varies across cultures.
   • The concept of time is a human construct.
   • Gender roles are often seen as a cultural construct.

   Synonymeabstractionconceptconceptionideamodelnotiontheory

2. Physical structureB1formal

   Something built or constructed, such as a building or object.

   Bauwerk

   • The ancient construct was made of stone and wood.
   • The engineers examined the construct for structural integrity.
   • This construct is designed to withstand earthquakes.

   Synonymebuildingconstructionedificefabricstructure

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas systematisch zu erschaffen, zusammenzusetzen oder zu bilden.

A verb used to indicate the act of building, assembling, or forming something systematically.

1. Build or assembleB1formal

   To build or put together something physical, like a building or a machine.

   Bauen oder zusammensetzen

   • The workers are constructing a new bridge over the river.
   • They constructed the house using sustainable materials.
   • The company plans to construct a new factory next year.

   Synonymeassemblebuilderectfabricatemakeput togetherraiseset up

   Antonymedemolishdestroydismantlerazeruinwreck

2. Create or formulateB2formal

   To create or develop something abstract, like an idea, theory, or argument.

   Erstellen

   • The scientist constructed a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
   • She constructed a compelling argument for the debate.
   • The author constructed a complex plot for the novel.

   Synonymebuildcomposecontrivecreatedevelopdevisefabricateformulateframeput together

   Antonymedeconstructdemolishdestroy