English · Word Candidate

construct

/ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: constructs · constructing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Something constructed from parts.

Noun

The artwork was a construct of wire and tubes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A concept or model.

Noun

Bohr's theoretical construct of the atom was soon superseded by quantum mechanics.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

Verb

We constructed the radio from spares.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.

Verb

A sentence may be constructed with a subject, verb and object.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “construct” mean?

Something constructed from parts.

Is “construct” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.