construct

• Substantivo que designa uma ideia, teoria ou conceito formado pela combinação de informações ou imagens mentais; também se refere a uma estrutura física ou edifício.

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.

   Conceito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabstractionconceptconceptionideamodelnotiontheory

2. Physical structureB1formal

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

   Construção

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

   Sinônimosbuildingconstructionedificefabricstructure

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de criar, montar ou formar algo de maneira sistemática.

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.

   Construir ou montar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassemblebuilderectfabricatemakeput togetherraiseset up

   Antônimosdemolishdestroydismantlerazeruinwreck

2. Create or formulateB2formal

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

   Criar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbuildcomposecontrivecreatedevelopdevisefabricateformulateframeput together

   Antônimosdeconstructdemolishdestroy